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Flights from Shanghai to Honolulu

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Honolulu. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Osaka, about 12h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 24m
SHAHNLHND

Shanghai to Honolulu at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Osaka

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Honolulu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Tokyo (HND) HNL
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 24m
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2
SHA Osaka (KIX) HNL
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 24m
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3
SHA Seoul (ICN) HNL
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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4
SHA Manila (MNL) HNL
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 28m
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SHA Nagoya (NGO) HNL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 24m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,949 km4,936 miles
Journey time
12h 24mestimate
Time difference
-18hHonolulu vs Shanghai
Currency in Honolulu
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → HNL

Flights from Shanghai to Honolulu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Honolulu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Honolulu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,949 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Honolulu?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Osaka (KIX), Seoul (ICN) and Manila (MNL). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Honolulu?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Honolulu?
Honolulu is 18 hours behind Shanghai.

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