GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
9,355 km
5,813 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,355 km
5,813 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
44°
northeast

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GRY HKG
Airport Name Grimsey Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GRY HKG
ICAO Code BIGR VHHH
City Grimsey Hong Kong
Country Iceland Hong Kong
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 66 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 66.550000, -18.020000 22.310000, 113.920000

Grimsey (GRY) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,355 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in Grimsey, it's 15:21 in Hong Kong. With a 8-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 Grimsey (GRY) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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