Hong Kong (HKG) to Houston (HOU)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,356
miles
13,448
kilometers
7,261
nautical miles

🕐 16h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (30°)
Direction
🌍 -14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,356 13,370
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,356 13,370
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,356 12,534
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,356 12,534
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,356 16,712
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,356 12,534
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Hong Kong and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The HKG to HOU route connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,356 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Hong Kong to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 30° from Hong Kong. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

🛬 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hong Kong International Airport to William P Hobby Airport is 8,356 miles (13,448 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HKG to HOU typically take around 16h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,356 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.