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HKG to JRB: distance & flight time

Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) → New York (Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport)

8,054 mi
12,961 km · 6,998 nm
16h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,054 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is HKG from JRB?

The flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (JRB) is 8,054 miles (12,961 km, 6,998 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from HKG to JRB?

A nonstop flight takes about 16h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?

New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.

What is the cheapest way to fly from HKG to JRB?

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