HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,559 km
7,183 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,559 km
7,183 mi / 6,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG WDH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code HKG WDH
ICAO Code VHHH FYWH
City Hong Kong Windhoek
Country Hong Kong Namibia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 28 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,559 kilometers (7,183 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:55 in Hong Kong, it's 22:55 in Windhoek. With a 6-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 5,612 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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