HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,218 km
5,728 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
71°
east northeast

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HKG MUE
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code HKG MUE
ICAO Code VHHH PHMU
City Hong Kong Kamuela
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 20.000000, -155.670000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Hong Kong, it's 08:51 in Kamuela. With a 18-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 2,643 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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