# Distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Rugao (RUG)

> 1,283 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,283 km / 797 mi / 693 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Hong Kong) → China
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:59 in Hong Kong, it's 12:59 in Rugao)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (RUG is lower than HKG)

## Airports

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rugao, China
- ICAO: ZSRG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.260000, 120.500000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

## Related

- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)
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