HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,637 km
7,231 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
11,637 km
7,231 mi / 6,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

HKG PMD
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code HKG PMD
ICAO Code VHHH KPMD
City Hong Kong Palmdale
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 34.630000, -118.080000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 11,637 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 23:32 in Hong Kong, it's 08:32 in Palmdale. With a 15-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 2,515 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 311° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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