Hong Kong to Dallas-Fort Worth
16h 38m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) covers 13,053 km (8,111 miles) and takes approximately 16h 38m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 29°, passing near 62.6° N, 178.5° 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 | 23h 44m | 24h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 44m | 17h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 30m | 14h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 21m | 15h 47m |
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 | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KDFW |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 32.8968, -97.038 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 607 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Dallas-Fort Worth?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) takes about 16h 38m. The great-circle distance is 13,053 km (8,111 miles, 7,048 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 29°.
How far is Hong Kong from Dallas-Fort Worth?
13,053 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,111 miles or 7,048 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 DFW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,053 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 38m 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.