AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
15,039 km
9,345 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
15,039 km
9,345 mi / 8,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
326°
northwest

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AAZ HKG
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code AAZ HKG
ICAO Code MGQZ VHHH
City Quezaltenango Hong Kong
Country Guatemala Hong Kong
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 7,779 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 22.310000, 113.920000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 15,039 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Guatemala with Hong Kong. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Quezaltenango, it's 19:53 in Hong Kong. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,751 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 36° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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