HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
7,249 km
4,505 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
7,249 km
4,505 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG SWJ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code HKG SWJ
ICAO Code VHHH NVSX
City Hong Kong Malekula Island
Country Hong Kong Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Efate
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 7,249 kilometers (4,505 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 08:45 in Hong Kong, it's 11:45 in Malekula Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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