GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
9,505 km
5,906 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,505 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

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GIS HKG
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GIS HKG
ICAO Code NZGS VHHH
City Gisborne Hong Kong
Country New Zealand Hong Kong
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 15 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 22.310000, 113.920000

Gisborne (GIS) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,505 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 New Zealand 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 13:02 in Gisborne, it's 08:02 in Hong Kong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 135° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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