HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,221 km
5,730 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
9,221 km
5,730 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
324°
northwest

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HKG LEY
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code HKG LEY
ICAO Code VHHH EHLE
City Hong Kong Lelystad
Country Hong Kong Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 28 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 52.460000, 5.530000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 9,221 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Hong Kong, it's 11:04 in Lelystad. With a 7-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 Lelystad (LEY) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 62° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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