Hong Kong to Los Angeles
14h 55m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 11,664 km (7,248 miles) and takes approximately 14h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 43°, passing near 50.3° N, 171.4° 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 12m | 21h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 57m | 15h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 58m | 13h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 43m | 14h 09m |
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 | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Los Angeles |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 14h 55m. The great-circle distance is 11,664 km (7,248 miles, 6,298 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 43°.
How far is Hong Kong from Los Angeles?
11,664 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,248 miles or 6,298 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,664 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 55m 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.