Airport Comparison
| HKG | KHW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chek Lap Kok International Airport | Khwai River Lodge Airport |
| IATA Code | HKG | KHW |
| ICAO Code | VHHH | FBKR |
| City | Hong Kong | Khwai River Lodge |
| Country | Hong Kong | Botswana |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong | Africa/Gaborone |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 3,000 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.310000, 113.920000 | -19.150000, 23.780000 |
Hong Kong (HKG) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana is 10,817 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Botswana. 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 14:41 in Hong Kong, it's 08:41 in Khwai River Lodge. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Khwai River Lodge Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.
The return flight from Khwai River Lodge (KHW) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 69° (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 Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.