HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
17,660 km
10,974 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
17,660 km
10,974 mi / 9,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
164°
south southeast

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HKG WCA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code HKG WCA
ICAO Code VHHH SCST
City Hong Kong Castro
Country Hong Kong Chile
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Santiago
Elevation 28 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,660 kilometers (10,974 miles / 9,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:34 in Hong Kong, it's 11:34 in Castro. With a 11-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 Castro (WCA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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