HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,717 km
7,281 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
11,717 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
239°
west southwest

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HKG ROD
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code HKG ROD
ICAO Code VHHH FARS
City Hong Kong Robertson
Country Hong Kong South Africa
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 11,717 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:53 in Hong Kong, it's 11:53 in Robertson. With a 6-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 Robertson (ROD) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 73° (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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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