API
Apiay
Colombia
16,970 km
10,545 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
16,970 km
10,545 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
345°
north northwest

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API HKG
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code API HKG
ICAO Code SKAP VHHH
City Apiay Hong Kong
Country Colombia Hong Kong
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 1,207 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 22.310000, 113.920000

Apiay (API) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 16,970 kilometers (10,545 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Apiay, it's 04:58 in Hong Kong. With a 13-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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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