HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,764 km
6,067 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

HKG JAV
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code HKG JAV
ICAO Code VHHH BGJN
City Hong Kong Ilulissat
Country Hong Kong Greenland
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 69.240000, -51.060000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Greenland. 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 13:47 in Hong Kong, it's 03:47 in Ilulissat. With a 10-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 Ilulissat (JAV) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 14° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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