Hong Kong to Austin
16h 54m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) covers 13,272 km (8,247 miles) and takes approximately 16h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 31°, passing near 60.9° N, 178.7° W 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 | 24h 08m | 24h 33m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 01m | 17h 26m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 45m | 15h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 37m | 16h 02m |
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
| HKG | AUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Austin |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KAUS |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 30.1975, -97.662 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 542 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Austin?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Austin (AUS) takes about 16h 54m. The great-circle distance is 13,272 km (8,247 miles, 7,166 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 31°.
How far is Hong Kong from Austin?
13,272 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,247 miles or 7,166 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 HKG and AUS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,272 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 54m 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 Hong Kong
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.