transpacific · 10h 30m · 8,145 km

Honolulu to Taipei

China Airlines is your only nonstop · 3 cabins reviewed

China Airlines is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.1/10.China Airlines is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.9/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026
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Premium Business ClassChina Airlines · Airbus A350-900 · 2016 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 78" pitch · Paid Wi-FiReliablePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR
7.1
Very good
Seat 6.8·Amenity 7.5

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Data verified June 2026

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China AirlinesPremium Business Class · A350-900
7.1/10

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Route insights

  • China Airlines is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.1/10.
  • China Airlines is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.9/10.
  • China Airlines is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 5.4/10.

Frequently asked

What are the best seats in China Airlines Premium Business Class on HNL-TPE?

Best: Window seats in odd rows angle away from the aisle for better privacy. Center pairs in row 2 or 3 work for couples. Avoid: Row 8 is closest to the galley behind business class. Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle. 32 Collins Super Diamond seats in 1-2-1 reverse herringbone. No doors. 18-inch HD screen. Michelin-starred Le Palais collaboration menus. Mattress pad and thick duvet.

What are the best seats in China Airlines Premium Economy on HNL-TPE?

Best: Window pairs (2-abreast sections) avoid having neighbors on both sides. Avoid: Center seat in the 3-abreast middle section. 31 seats in 2-3-2. 39-inch pitch with 20-inch width is among the widest in premium economy. NC headphones provided. Le Palais collaboration menus on select routes.

What are the best seats in China Airlines Economy on HNL-TPE?

Best: Aisle seats in the forward economy cabin for quick galley access. Avoid: Center seats in any row. Last rows near rear lavatories. 243 economy seats in 3-3-3. 32-inch pitch. 11.1-inch seatback IFE. Amenity kit with eye mask and slippers on long-haul. Complimentary full meal service.