GUC
Gunnison
United States
12,022 km
7,470 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
12,022 km
7,470 mi / 6,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GUC HKG
Airport Name Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GUC HKG
ICAO Code KGUC VHHH
City Gunnison Hong Kong
Country United States Hong Kong
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 7,680 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.530000, -106.930000 22.310000, 113.920000

Gunnison (GUC) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 12,022 kilometers (7,470 miles / 6,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 02:17 in Gunnison, it's 17:17 in Hong Kong. With a 15-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 7,652 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 33° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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