Los Angeles to Hong Kong — Flight Time

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

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

A non-stop flight from Los Angeles, United States (LAX) to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) 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.

Hong Kong is 15–16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch forward 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 Los Angeles to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) 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 Los Angeles and Hong Kong?
Los Angeles uses UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving; Hong Kong uses UTC+8 all year. Hong Kong is 15–16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch forward on arrival.
How far is Los Angeles from Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Los Angeles to Hong Kong is approximately 11,665 km (7,249 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.
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