HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,272 km
7,625 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
12,272 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
33°
north northeast

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HKG TSM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code HKG TSM
ICAO Code VHHH KSKX
City Hong Kong Taos
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 36.450000, -105.670000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 12,272 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 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 12:07 in Hong Kong, it's 21:07 in Taos. With a 15-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 7,067 feet between the two airports. Taos Regional Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taos (TSM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 321° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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