Distance from London to Hong Kong
The straight-line distance from London (United Kingdom) to Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 9,623 km (5,979 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 11 hr 42 min. Hong Kong is +8 hr relative to London.
Straight-Line Distance
9,623 km
5,979 mi
Estimated Flight Time
11 hr 42 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
+8 hr
standard time
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How far is it from London to Hong Kong?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Hong Kong is 9,623 km (5,979 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from London to Hong Kong?›
The estimated flight time from London to Hong Kong is 11 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?›
Hong Kong is +8 hr relative to London. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.