Chicago to Hong Kong
15h 59m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 12,522 km (7,781 miles) and takes approximately 15h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 338°, passing near 70.9° N, 163.5° 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 46m | 23h 11m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 03m | 16h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 55m | 14h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 44m | 15h 09m |
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
| ORD | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Hong Kong |
| Country | United States | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | KORD | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 59m. The great-circle distance is 12,522 km (7,781 miles, 6,761 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 338°.
How far is Chicago from Hong Kong?
12,522 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,781 miles or 6,761 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 ORD and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,522 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 15h 59m 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.