HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
10,021 km
6,227 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
10,021 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
329°
north northwest

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HKG SNN
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code HKG SNN
ICAO Code VHHH EINN
City Hong Kong Shannon
Country Hong Kong Ireland
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Dublin
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 52.700000, -8.920000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 10,021 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Hong Kong, it's 19:29 in Shannon. With a 8-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 Shannon (SNN) 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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