HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,584 km
7,198 miles
KKR
Kaukura Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
11,584 km
7,198 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG KKR
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kaukura Airport
IATA Code HKG KKR
ICAO Code VHHH NTGK
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -15.660000, -146.880000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kaukura Airport (KKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kaukura Airport (KKR) in Kaukura Airport, French Polynesia is 11,584 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 19:12 in Hong Kong, it's 01:12 in Kaukura Airport. With a 18-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 Kaukura Airport (KKR) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Kaukura Airport (KKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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