FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
11,721 km
7,283 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
11,721 km
7,283 mi / 6,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAV HKG
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code FAV HKG
ICAO Code NTGF VHHH
City N/A Hong Kong
Country French Polynesia Hong Kong
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 13 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 22.310000, 113.920000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 11,721 kilometers (7,283 miles / 6,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Fakarava Airport, it's 22:34 in Hong Kong. With a 18-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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