GMU
Greenville
United States
13,431 km
8,346 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
13,431 km
8,346 mi / 7,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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GMU HKG
Airport Name Greenville Downtown Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GMU HKG
ICAO Code KGMU VHHH
City Greenville Hong Kong
Country United States Hong Kong
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 1,048 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.850000, -82.350000 22.310000, 113.920000

Greenville (GMU) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in Greenville, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 13,431 kilometers (8,346 miles / 7,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 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 13:28 in Greenville, it's 02:28 in Hong Kong. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,020 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Greenville Downtown Airport.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Greenville (GMU) follows a heading of 16° (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 Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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