Hong Kong to Los Angeles — Flight Time

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HKG → LAX  ·  14h 45m  ·  11,665 km  ·  UTC+8 → UTC−8/−7

Flight Duration
14h 45m
non-stop estimate
Distance
11,665 km
7,249 miles
Time Difference
−15 to −16h
UTC+8 → UTC−8/−7
[ HKG → LAX — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles, United States (LAX) would cover approximately 11,665 km (7,249 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 14 hours and 45 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.

Los Angeles is 15–16 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 Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) would take approximately 14 hours and 45 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 11,665 km (7,249 miles).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
Hong Kong uses UTC+8 all year; Los Angeles uses UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving. Los Angeles is 15–16 hours behind Hong Kong, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.
How far is Hong Kong from Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Hong Kong to Los Angeles is approximately 11,665 km (7,249 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.
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