HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,176 km
6,944 miles
KMH
Kuruman
South Africa
Distance
11,176 km
6,944 mi / 6,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG KMH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Johan Pienaar Airport
IATA Code HKG KMH
ICAO Code VHHH FAKU
City Hong Kong Kuruman
Country Hong Kong South Africa
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 4,382 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -27.460000, 23.410000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuruman (KMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa is 11,176 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,035 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 16:39 in Hong Kong, it's 10:39 in Kuruman. 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 4,354 feet between the two airports. Johan Pienaar Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kuruman (KMH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 70° (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 Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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