BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
9,508 km
5,908 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,508 km
5,908 mi / 5,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BEQ HKG
Airport Name RAF Honington Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code BEQ HKG
ICAO Code EGXH VHHH
City Thetford Hong Kong
Country United Kingdom Hong Kong
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 174 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 22.310000, 113.920000

Thetford (BEQ) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,508 kilometers (5,908 miles / 5,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Thetford, it's 05:44 in Hong Kong. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Honington (BEQ) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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