HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,712 km
6,035 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,712 km
6,035 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
305°
northwest

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HKG WAX
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code HKG WAX
ICAO Code VHHH HLZW
City Hong Kong Zuwara
Country Hong Kong Libya
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 32.950000, 12.020000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,712 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Libya. 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 16:11 in Hong Kong, it's 10:11 in Zuwara. With a 6-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 65° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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