HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
16,811 km
10,446 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
16,811 km
10,446 mi / 9,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG XAU
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code HKG XAU
ICAO Code VHHH SOOS
City Hong Kong Saul
Country Hong Kong GF
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Cayenne
Elevation 28 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 3.610000, -53.200000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 16,811 kilometers (10,446 miles / 9,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 GF. 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 18:43 in Hong Kong, it's 07:43 in Saul. 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 Saul (XAU) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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