HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,871 km
7,997 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
12,871 km
7,997 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG KED
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code HKG KED
ICAO Code VHHH GQNK
City Hong Kong Kaedi
Country Hong Kong Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 28 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 16.160000, -13.510000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 12,871 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Mauritania. 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 08:39 in Hong Kong, it's 00:39 in Kaedi. With a 8-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 Kaedi (KED) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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