# Distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV)

> 9,503 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,503 km / 5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 88° (east)
- **Return heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Hong Kong) → Kiribati
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 15:36 in Hong Kong, it's 21:36 in Tabuaeran Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (TNV is lower than HKG)

## Airports

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tnv-tabuaeran-island-tabuaeran-island-airport/1ef266df-8983-6b18-88d1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati
- ICAO: PLFA
- Timezone: Pacific/Kiritimati
- Coordinates: 3.900000, -159.390000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:36 in Hong Kong, it's 21:36 in Tabuaeran Island.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tnv-tabuaeran-island-tabuaeran-island-airport/1ef266df-8983-6b18-88d1-06bb2780ed98)
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