HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,223 km
5,731 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,223 km
5,731 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
135°
southeast

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HKG WTZ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code HKG WTZ
ICAO Code VHHH NZWT
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Hong Kong, it's 07:52 in Whitianga Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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