Distance from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
initial heading from Hong Kong International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the Hong Kong International Airport–London Heathrow Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom is approximately 9,630 km — that is 5,200 nautical miles or 5,984 statute miles. The initial heading from Hong Kong International Airport is about 325° (northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 11h 30m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Hong Kong International Airport and London Heathrow Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hong Kong International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
The great-circle distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 9,630 km (5,200 nautical miles / 5,984 miles).
What direction is London Heathrow Airport from Hong Kong International Airport?
Setting out from Hong Kong International Airport, the initial bearing to London Heathrow Airport is about 325°, which is roughly northwest.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 11h 30m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.