HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
4,810 km
2,989 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,810 km
2,989 mi / 2,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
127°
southeast

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HKG KBM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code HKG KBM
ICAO Code VHHH AYKB
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 4,810 kilometers (2,989 miles / 2,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Hong Kong, it's 14:16 in Kabwum.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,422 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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