Hong Kong to New York Flight Time — HKG to JFK

Q: How far is Hong Kong from New York?

The great-circle distance from Hong Kong to New York is approximately 12,970 km (8,060 miles).

Flight Duration

16h 14m

non-stop estimate

Distance

12,970 km

8,060 miles

Time Difference

−12 to −13h

UTC+8 → UTC−5/−4

[ HKG → JFK — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to New York, United States (JFK) would cover approximately 12,970 km (8,060 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 16 hours and 14 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

New York is 12–13 hours behind Hong Kong, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to New York?

A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JFK) would take approximately 16 hours and 14 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 12,970 km (8,060 miles).

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?

Hong Kong uses UTC+8 all year; New York uses UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving. New York is 12–13 hours behind Hong Kong, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Hong Kong from New York?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Hong Kong to New York is approximately 12,970 km (8,060 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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