Airport Comparison
| HKG | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chek Lap Kok International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | HKG | WAL |
| ICAO Code | VHHH | KWAL |
| City | Hong Kong | Wallops Island |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.310000, 113.920000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Hong Kong (HKG) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 13,244 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
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 23:09 in Hong Kong, it's 10:09 in Wallops Island. With a 13-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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.