EIL
Fairbanks
United States
8,191 km
5,089 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
8,191 km
5,089 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
288°
west northwest

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EIL HKG
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code EIL HKG
ICAO Code PAEI VHHH
City Fairbanks Hong Kong
Country United States Hong Kong
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 548 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 22.310000, 113.920000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 8,191 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:03 in Fairbanks, it's 05:03 in Hong Kong. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 26° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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