The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Hong Kong with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Hong Kong, it's 19:09 in Illesheim Air Base. With a 7-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 1,051 feet between the two airports. Illesheim Air Base sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Illesheim Air Base (ILH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.