HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,625 km
5,981 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
9,625 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG TKQ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code HKG TKQ
ICAO Code VHHH HTKA
City Hong Kong Kigoma
Country Hong Kong Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 9,625 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:31 in Hong Kong, it's 04:31 in Kigoma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,672 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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