HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,471 km
5,885 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
323°
northwest

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HKG LIL
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code HKG LIL
ICAO Code VHHH LFQQ
City Hong Kong Lille/Lesquin
Country Hong Kong France
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 50.560000, 3.090000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Hong Kong, it's 03:58 in Lille/Lesquin. With a 7-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 Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 60° (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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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