HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
12,270 km
7,624 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,270 km
7,624 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG XGA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code HKG XGA
ICAO Code VHHH DFOG
City Hong Kong Gaoua
Country Hong Kong Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 28 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 10.300000, -3.250000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 12,270 kilometers (7,624 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 20:00 in Hong Kong, it's 12:00 in Gaoua. With a 8-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 Gaoua (XGA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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