HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
13,160 km
8,177 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,160 km
8,177 mi / 7,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG KEN
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code HKG KEN
ICAO Code VHHH GFKE
City Hong Kong Kenema
Country Hong Kong Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Freetown
Elevation 28 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 7.890000, -11.180000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 13,160 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Hong Kong, it's 09:33 in Kenema. 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 Kenema (KEN) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 59° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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