Hong Kong to London distance
The flight distance from Hong Kong to London is 9,623 km (5,979 miles), about 12 h 32 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 9,623 km
- Miles
- 5,979 mi
- Nautical miles
- 5,196 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 12 h 32 min
- Initial heading
- 325° NW
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About this route
9,623 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from Hong Kong to London can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hong Kong from London?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hong Kong to London is about 9,623 km, or 5,979 miles (5,196 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Hong Kong to London?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 12 h 32 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is London from Hong Kong?
Leaving Hong Kong, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 325° (NW).