ALE
Alpine
United States
12,913 km
8,024 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
12,913 km
8,024 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
321°
northwest

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ALE HKG
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code ALE HKG
ICAO Code KE38 VHHH
City Alpine Hong Kong
Country United States Hong Kong
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 4,514 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 22.310000, 113.920000

Alpine (ALE) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 12,913 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States 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 11:10 in Alpine, it's 01:10 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 4,486 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Alpine (ALE) 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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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