HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,796 km
7,330 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
11,796 km
7,330 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
250°
west southwest

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HKG SZM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code HKG SZM
ICAO Code VHHH FYSS
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong Namibia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,796 kilometers (7,330 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:15 in Hong Kong, it's 23:15 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,426 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 72° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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