BEX
Benson
United Kingdom
9,659 km
6,002 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,659 km
6,002 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BEX HKG
Airport Name RAF Benson Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code BEX HKG
ICAO Code EGUB VHHH
City Benson Hong Kong
Country United Kingdom Hong Kong
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 226 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 51.620000, -1.100000 22.310000, 113.920000

Benson (BEX) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Benson (BEX) in Benson, United Kingdom to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,659 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 18:47 in Benson, it's 02:47 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 Benson (BEX) 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 Benson (BEX) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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