HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
6,694 km
4,159 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
6,694 km
4,159 mi / 3,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
99°
east

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HKG MTK
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code HKG MTK
ICAO Code VHHH NGMN
City Hong Kong Makin Island
Country Hong Kong Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 3.370000, 172.990000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 6,694 kilometers (4,159 miles / 3,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Kiribati. 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 17:27 in Hong Kong, it's 21:27 in Makin Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 294° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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