Hong Kong (HKG) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,984
miles
9,631
kilometers
5,200
nautical miles

🕐 11h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (325°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,984 9,574
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,984 9,574
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,984 8,976
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,984 8,976
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,984 11,968
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,984 8,976
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,984 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The HKG to LHR route connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,984 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Hong Kong to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 325° from Hong Kong. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

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

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5,984 miles (9,631 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HKG to LHR typically take around 11h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,984 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.