HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
13,127 km
8,157 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,127 km
8,157 mi / 7,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG UCN
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code HKG UCN
ICAO Code VHHH GLBU
City Hong Kong Buchanan
Country Hong Kong Liberia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 28 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 5.170000, -9.280000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,127 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Liberia. 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 15:25 in Hong Kong, it's 07:25 in Buchanan. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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