Hong Kong to Tampa
18h 00m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) covers 14,151 km (8,793 miles) and takes approximately 18h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 18°, passing near 72.8° N, 173.4° W 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 | 25h 44m | 26h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 09m | 18h 34m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 43m | 16h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 39m | 17h 04m |
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 | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Tampa |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| ICAO | VHHH | KTPA |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | 27.9755, -82.5332 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 26 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tampa?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 18h 00m. The great-circle distance is 14,151 km (8,793 miles, 7,641 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 18°.
How far is Hong Kong from Tampa?
14,151 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,793 miles or 7,641 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 TPA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,151 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 00m 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.