Hong Kong to Charlotte
17h 06m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) covers 13,429 km (8,345 miles) and takes approximately 17h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 14°, passing near 75.4° N, 171.0° 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 | 24h 25m | 24h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 13m | 17h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 55m | 15h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 48m | 16h 13m |
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 | CLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Charlotte |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KCLT |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 35.214, -80.9431 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 748 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Charlotte?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Charlotte (CLT) takes about 17h 06m. The great-circle distance is 13,429 km (8,345 miles, 7,251 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 14°.
How far is Hong Kong from Charlotte?
13,429 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,345 miles or 7,251 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 CLT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,429 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 17h 06m 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.