Chicago to Hong Kong
16h 00m The flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 12,547 km (7,796 miles) and takes approximately 16h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 338°, passing near 71.0° N, 163.8° 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 | 22h 49m | 23h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 05m | 16h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 56m | 14h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 46m | 15h 11m |
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
| MDW | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Hong Kong |
| Country | United States | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | KMDW | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 41.786, -87.7524 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 620 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (MDW) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 16h 00m. The great-circle distance is 12,547 km (7,796 miles, 6,775 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 338°.
How far is Chicago from Hong Kong?
12,547 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,796 miles or 6,775 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 MDW and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,547 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 00m 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.
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.