Hong Kong to London Flight Time — HKG to LHR

Q: How far is Hong Kong from London?

The great-circle distance from Hong Kong to London is approximately 9,630 km (5,984 miles).

Flight Duration

12h 27m

non-stop estimate

Distance

9,630 km

5,984 miles

Time Difference

−7 to −8h

UTC+8 → UTC+0/+1

[ HKG → LHR — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to London, United Kingdom (LHR) would cover approximately 9,630 km (5,984 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 12 hours and 27 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.

London is 7–8 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 London?

A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to London (LHR) would take approximately 12 hours and 27 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 9,630 km (5,984 miles).

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?

Hong Kong uses UTC+8 all year; London uses UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving. London is 7–8 hours behind Hong Kong, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Hong Kong from London?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Hong Kong to London is approximately 9,630 km (5,984 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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