HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,413 km
5,228 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
8,413 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
303°
west northwest

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HKG JSH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code HKG JSH
ICAO Code VHHH LGST
City Hong Kong Crete Island
Country Hong Kong Greece
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 376 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 35.220000, 26.100000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 8,413 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:09 in Hong Kong, it's 08:09 in Crete Island. 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.

The return flight from Crete Island (JSH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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