HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
14,758 km
9,170 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
14,758 km
9,170 mi / 7,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
19°
north northeast

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HKG QCO
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code HKG QCO
ICAO Code VHHH MUCO
City Hong Kong Colon
Country Hong Kong Cuba
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Havana
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 22.710000, -80.920000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 14,758 kilometers (9,170 miles / 7,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Cuba. 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 17:51 in Hong Kong, it's 04:51 in Colon. With a 13-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 Colon (QCO) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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