HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,198 km
5,715 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
9,198 km
5,715 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG KOA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code HKG KOA
ICAO Code VHHH PHKO
City Hong Kong Kailua/Kona
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 19.700000, -156.000000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 9,198 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Hong Kong, it's 17:37 in Kailua/Kona. 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 291° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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