Airport Comparison
| HKG | SDY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chek Lap Kok International Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | HKG | SDY |
| ICAO Code | VHHH | KSDY |
| City | Hong Kong | Sidney |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 1,985 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.310000, 113.920000 | 47.710000, -104.190000 |
Hong Kong (HKG) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 11,349 kilometers (7,052 miles / 6,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.
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 02:54 in Hong Kong, it's 11:54 in Sidney. 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 1,957 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.
The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.