Air China to Launch Non Stop Beijing-Hawaii Flights

Air China is to launch Beijing-Hawaii nonstop flights on 21 January 2014.

The new service will make Air China the first carrier operating nonstop links between Beijing and Hawaii, and make Hawaii the carrier's 6th destination in North America in addition to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and Vancouver.

The new route will further bolster the strategic position of Air China's hub in Beijing, cement the carrier's global network and offer an additional pleasant travel option to Hawaii-bound holidaymakers.

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Hawaii is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. Located in the central Pacific Ocean, Hawaii boasts diverse sceneries, and while Waikiki is advertised as one of the world's most beautiful beaches, there are numerous and primitive volcanic wonders ready to impress.

Hawaii offers a wide range of facilities for outdoor activities such as surfing, sailing, scuba diving and golfing.

In recent years, China's market demand for travel to Hawaii has been growing rapidly. Statistics show that in 2012 Chinese traveler numbers increased by 64%year-on-year, and most travelers came from Shanghai and Beijing, accounting for over 80% of the total.

Flights, CA837/8, will be operated with A330 widebodies three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

The outbound flight departs from Beijing at 01:30 Beijing time, and arrives in Hawaii at 18:25 local time one day earlier. The return flight departs from Hawaii at 21:55 local time and arrives in Beijing at 05:20 on the third day.