HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,659 km
7,866 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG KFA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code HKG KFA
ICAO Code VHHH GQNF
City Hong Kong Kiffa
Country Hong Kong Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 28 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 16.590000, -11.410000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 05:56 in Hong Kong, it's 21:56 in Kiffa. 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 Kiffa (KFA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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