Hong Kong to Detroit
16h 06m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) covers 12,624 km (7,844 miles) and takes approximately 16h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 14°, passing near 73.6° N, 159.2° 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 57m | 23h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 11m | 16h 36m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 02m | 14h 27m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 51m | 15h 16m |
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 | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Detroit |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KDTW |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 42.2138, -83.3538 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 645 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Detroit?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 16h 06m. The great-circle distance is 12,624 km (7,844 miles, 6,816 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 14°.
How far is Hong Kong from Detroit?
12,624 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,844 miles or 6,816 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 DTW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,624 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 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.