The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 17,152 kilometers (10,658 miles / 9,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Hong Kong, it's 14:45 in Tulcan. With a 13-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 9,621 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla 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 Tulcan (TUA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.