HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,963 km
8,055 miles
POD
Podor
Senegal
Distance
12,963 km
8,055 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG POD
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Podor Airport
IATA Code HKG POD
ICAO Code VHHH GOSP
City Hong Kong Podor
Country Hong Kong Senegal
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Dakar
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 16.680000, -14.970000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Podor (POD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal is 12,963 kilometers (8,055 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Senegal. 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 02:26 in Hong Kong, it's 18:26 in Podor. With a 8-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 Podor (POD) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Podor Airport (POD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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