HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
16,554 km
10,286 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
16,554 km
10,286 mi / 8,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG QBX
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code HKG QBX
ICAO Code VHHH SNOB
City Hong Kong Sobral
Country Hong Kong Brazil
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Fortaleza
Elevation 28 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 16,554 kilometers (10,286 miles / 8,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Hong Kong, it's 18:45 in Sobral. With a 11-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 Sobral (QBX) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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