GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
11,391 km
7,078 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
11,391 km
7,078 mi / 6,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
70°
east northeast

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GFY HKG
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GFY HKG
ICAO Code FYGF VHHH
City Grootfontein Hong Kong
Country Namibia Hong Kong
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 4,636 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 22.310000, 113.920000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 11,391 kilometers (7,078 miles / 6,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Namibia with Hong Kong. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Grootfontein, it's 17:38 in Hong Kong. With a 6-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 4,608 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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