# Distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA)

> 16,876 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,876 km / 10,487 mi / 9,113 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 346° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Hong Kong) → Guyana
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 13:01 in Hong Kong, it's 01:01 in Kaieteur Falls)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (KIA is lower than HKG)

## Airports

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Kaieteur International Airport (KIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kia-kaieteur-falls-kaieteur-international-airport/1ef266df-8977-6d72-b5dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
- ICAO: PKSA
- Timezone: America/Guyana
- Coordinates: 5.170000, -59.490000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:01 in Hong Kong, it's 01:01 in Kaieteur Falls.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kaieteur International Airport (KIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kia-kaieteur-falls-kaieteur-international-airport/1ef266df-8977-6d72-b5dd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)