HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,129 km
5,672 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
9,129 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG KCU
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code HKG KCU
ICAO Code VHHH HUMI
City Hong Kong Masindi
Country Hong Kong Uganda
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 1.760000, 31.740000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 9,129 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Uganda. 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 21:14 in Hong Kong, it's 16:14 in Masindi. 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 3,822 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) 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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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