Airport Comparison
| GRF | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport | Chek Lap Kok International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRF | HKG |
| ICAO Code | KGRF | VHHH |
| City | Fort Lewis/Tacoma | Hong Kong |
| Country | United States | Hong Kong |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Elevation | 301 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.080000, -122.580000 | 22.310000, 113.920000 |
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 10,452 kilometers (6,495 miles / 5,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.
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 01:48 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 17:48 in Hong Kong. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 35° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.