HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,362 km
5,196 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
8,362 km
5,196 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG JIM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code HKG JIM
ICAO Code VHHH HAJM
City Hong Kong Jimma
Country Hong Kong Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 7.670000, 36.820000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 8,362 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Hong Kong, it's 21:20 in Jimma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,472 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 69° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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