GWY
Galway
Ireland
9,980 km
6,201 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,980 km
6,201 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
51°
northeast

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GWY HKG
Airport Name Galway Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GWY HKG
ICAO Code EICM VHHH
City Galway Hong Kong
Country Ireland Hong Kong
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 81 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 22.310000, 113.920000

Galway (GWY) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,980 kilometers (6,201 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Ireland 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 05:33 in Galway, it's 13:33 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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 330° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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