HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,047 km
7,486 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
12,047 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG PXL
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code HKG PXL
ICAO Code VHHH KP10
City Hong Kong Polacca
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 35.790000, -110.420000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 12,047 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 02:59 in Hong Kong, it's 11:59 in Polacca. With a 15-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 5,545 feet between the two airports. Polacca 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 Polacca (PXL) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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