HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
6,060 km
3,765 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
6,060 km
3,765 mi / 3,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
40°
northeast

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HKG SYA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code HKG SYA
ICAO Code VHHH PASY
City Hong Kong Shemya
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Adak
Elevation 28 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 52.700000, 174.100000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 6,060 kilometers (3,765 miles / 3,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 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 09:04 in Hong Kong, it's 15:04 in Shemya. With a 18-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 Shemya (SYA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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