# Distance from Bradford (BDF) to Hong Kong (HKG)

> 12,544 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,544 km / 7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Hong Kong
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 13:37 in Bradford, it's 02:37 in Hong Kong)
- **Elevation difference**: 780 ft (HKG is lower than BDF)

## Airports

### [Rinkenberger Airport (BDF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdf-bradford-rinkenberger-airport/1ef266de-744b-6c7e-9231-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bradford, United States
- ICAO: 3IS8
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.230000, -89.620000
- Elevation: 808 ft

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:37 in Bradford, it's 02:37 in Hong Kong.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rinkenberger Airport (BDF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bdf-bradford-rinkenberger-airport/1ef266de-744b-6c7e-9231-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)