Manama to Hong Kong
8h 20m The flight from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 6,365 km (3,955 miles) and takes approximately 8h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 79°, passing near 27.9° N, 82.8° 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 | 11h 34m | 12h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 10m | 8h 35m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 04m | 7h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 7h 29m | 7h 55m |
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
| BAH | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bahrain International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Manama | Hong Kong |
| Country | Bahrain | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | OBBI | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 26.2673, 50.6376 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 6 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manama to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Manama (BAH) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 8h 20m. The great-circle distance is 6,365 km (3,955 miles, 3,437 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 79°.
How far is Manama from Hong Kong?
6,365 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,955 miles or 3,437 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 BAH and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,365 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 8h 20m 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.
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.