HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,748 km
7,300 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
11,748 km
7,300 mi / 6,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG RBF
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code HKG RBF
ICAO Code VHHH KL35
City Hong Kong Big Bear City
Country Hong Kong United States
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 34.260000, -116.860000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 11,748 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 02:30 in Hong Kong, it's 10:30 in Big Bear City. With a 16-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 6,724 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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