Hong Kong to Las Vegas
14h 59m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) covers 11,725 km (7,285 miles) and takes approximately 14h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 39°, passing near 53.1° 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 | 21h 19m | 21h 44m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 02m | 15h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 02m | 13h 27m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 48m | 14h 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 | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Las Vegas |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KLAS |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 36.0834, -115.1518 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,181 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Las Vegas?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Las Vegas (LAS) takes about 14h 59m. The great-circle distance is 11,725 km (7,285 miles, 6,331 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 39°.
How far is Hong Kong from Las Vegas?
11,725 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,285 miles or 6,331 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 LAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,725 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 14h 59m 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.