Hong Kong to New York
16h 31m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) covers 12,954 km (8,049 miles) and takes approximately 16h 31m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 7°, passing near 78.9° N, 144.3° 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 33m | 23h 58m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 36m | 17h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 24m | 14h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 14m | 15h 40m |
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 | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | New York |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KLGA |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 40.7772, -73.8726 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to New York?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York (LGA) takes about 16h 31m. The great-circle distance is 12,954 km (8,049 miles, 6,995 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 7°.
How far is Hong Kong from New York?
12,954 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,049 miles or 6,995 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 LGA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,954 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 31m 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.