HEW
Athens
Greece
8,524 km
5,297 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
72°
east northeast

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HEW HKG
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code HEW HKG
ICAO Code LGAT VHHH
City Athens Hong Kong
Country Greece Hong Kong
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 69 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 22.310000, 113.920000

Athens (HEW) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Athens, it's 00:54 in Hong Kong. With a 6-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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