Distance from Port of Felixstowe to Port of Hong Kong
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Port of Hong Kong (HKHKG).
initial heading from Port of Felixstowe
14–24 knots, direct
About the Port of Felixstowe–Port of Hong Kong route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) in United Kingdom to Port of Hong Kong (HKHKG) in Hong Kong is approximately 9,519 km — that is 5,140 nautical miles or 5,915 statute miles. The initial heading from Port of Felixstowe is about 59° (east-northeast).
At a typical merchant service speed, a direct passage of this length would take roughly 9 days for a fast container ship (about 24 knots) and up to 16 days for a slower bulk carrier (about 14 knots). Real voyages are longer than the great-circle figure: ships follow established sea lanes, transit canals and straits such as Suez, Panama or Malacca, and adjust for weather and traffic.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Port of Felixstowe and Port of Hong Kong — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual sea routes are longer, following shipping lanes, canals and straits. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Port of Felixstowe from Port of Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance from Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) to Port of Hong Kong (HKHKG) is about 9,519 km (5,140 nautical miles / 5,915 miles).
What direction is Port of Hong Kong from Port of Felixstowe?
Setting out from Port of Felixstowe, the initial bearing to Port of Hong Kong is about 59°, which is roughly east-northeast.
How long does it take to sail from Port of Felixstowe to Port of Hong Kong?
A direct great-circle passage would take about 9–16 days depending on vessel speed (roughly 24 knots down to 14 knots). Actual sea routes are longer because they follow shipping lanes and canals.