HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,373 km
5,824 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG MLA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code HKG MLA
ICAO Code VHHH LMML
City Hong Kong Luqa
Country Hong Kong Malta
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Malta
Elevation 28 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 35.860000, 14.480000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Malta. 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 09:33 in Hong Kong, it's 02:33 in Luqa. 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 Luqa (MLA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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