CAO
Clayton
United States
12,410 km
7,711 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
12,410 km
7,711 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAO HKG
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code CAO HKG
ICAO Code KCAO VHHH
City Clayton Hong Kong
Country United States Hong Kong
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 4,970 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 22.310000, 113.920000

Clayton (CAO) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 12,410 kilometers (7,711 miles / 6,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with Hong Kong. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Clayton, it's 13:11 in Hong Kong. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,942 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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