HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,330 km
5,176 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
8,330 km
5,176 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG NEK
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code HKG NEK
ICAO Code VHHH HANK
City Hong Kong Nekemte
Country Hong Kong Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 9.050000, 36.600000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 8,330 kilometers (5,176 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 16:36 in Hong Kong, it's 11:36 in Nekemte. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,472 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 69° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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