HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,481 km
5,891 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG KRE
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code HKG KRE
ICAO Code VHHH HBBO
City Hong Kong Kirundo
Country Hong Kong Burundi
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 28 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Burundi. 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 14:44 in Hong Kong, it's 08:44 in Kirundo. 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 4,483 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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