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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Hong Kong (HKG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
9,633 km5,986 miles • 5,201 NM
Destination Airport
VHHHHKG
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport
Direct Distance
9,633 km
5,986 Statute Miles
5,201 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 50m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
867 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
58° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 50m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 58m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 2m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇭🇰 Hong Kong
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- City / Country: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO Code: VHHH
- Coordinates: 22.3118°, 113.9149°
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Elevation: 28 ft
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