Hong Kong to Baltimore
16h 41m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) covers 13,090 km (8,134 miles) and takes approximately 16h 41m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 9°, passing near 77.9° N, 155.0° 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 | 23h 48m | 24h 13m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 47m | 17h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 33m | 14h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 24m | 15h 49m |
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 | BWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Baltimore |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KBWI |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 39.1754, -76.6683 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 146 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Baltimore?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Baltimore (BWI) takes about 16h 41m. The great-circle distance is 13,090 km (8,134 miles, 7,068 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 9°.
How far is Hong Kong from Baltimore?
13,090 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,134 miles or 7,068 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 BWI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,090 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 41m 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.