HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,416 km
5,851 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
9,416 km
5,851 mi / 5,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG MBI
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code HKG MBI
ICAO Code VHHH HTMB
City Hong Kong Mbeya
Country Hong Kong Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 9,416 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Tanzania. 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 01:56 in Hong Kong, it's 20:56 in Mbeya. 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 5,572 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 66° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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