HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
13,601 km
8,451 miles
ILM
Wilmington
United States
Distance
13,601 km
8,451 mi / 7,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG ILM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Wilmington International Airport
IATA Code HKG ILM
ICAO Code VHHH KILM
City Hong Kong Wilmington
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 34.270000, -77.900000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Wilmington (ILM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, United States is 13,601 kilometers (8,451 miles / 7,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Hong Kong, it's 08:54 in Wilmington. 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.

The return flight from Wilmington (ILM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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