Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Hong Kong
23h 20m The flight from Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 18,442 km (11,459 miles) and takes approximately 23h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 150°, passing near 51.0° S, 69.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 33h 32m | 33h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 39m | 24h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 29m | 20h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 42m | 22h 07m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| EZE | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) | Hong Kong |
| Country | Argentina | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | SAEZ | VHHH |
| Coordinates | -34.8222, -58.5358 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 67 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 23h 20m. The great-circle distance is 18,442 km (11,459 miles, 9,958 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 150°.
How far is Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) from Hong Kong?
18,442 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,459 miles or 9,958 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between EZE and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,442 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 23h 20m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.