HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
10,675 km
6,633 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,675 km
6,633 mi / 5,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG JNB
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HKG JNB
ICAO Code VHHH FAOR
City Hong Kong Johannesburg
Country Hong Kong South Africa
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,675 kilometers (6,633 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 South Africa. 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 15:11 in Hong Kong, it's 09:11 in Johannesburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,530 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 68° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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