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HAK to ESF: distance & flight time
Haikou (Haikou Meilan International Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
8,583 mi
13,813 km · 7,458 nm
17h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,583 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HAK — Haikou Meilan International Airport · Haikou, China
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HAK
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport55 mi away
- ZHA · Zhanjiang Airport89 mi away
- SYX · Sanya Phoenix International Airport132 mi away
- BHY · Beihai Airport134 mi away
Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HAK from ESF?
The flight distance from Haikou (HAK) to Alexandria (ESF) is 8,583 miles (13,813 km, 7,458 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HAK to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HAK to ESF?
Nonstop service on HAK–ESF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Haikou and Alexandria?
Alexandria is 14 hours behind Haikou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HAK to ESF?
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Why are some HAK to ESF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HAK–ESF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.