Hong Kong to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
12h 22m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) covers 9,618 km (5,976 miles) and takes approximately 12h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 322°, passing near 50.9° N, 72.0° 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 | 17h 29m | 17h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 20m | 12h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 41m | 11h 06m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 19m | 11h 44m |
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 | ORY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Paris-Orly Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) |
| Country | Hong Kong | France |
| ICAO | VHHH | LFPO |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 48.7295, 2.359 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 291 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) takes about 12h 22m. The great-circle distance is 9,618 km (5,976 miles, 5,193 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 322°.
How far is Hong Kong from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
9,618 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,976 miles or 5,193 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 ORY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,618 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 22m 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.