Salt Lake City to Hong Kong
14h 46m The flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 11,548 km (7,176 miles) and takes approximately 14h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 317°, passing near 56.9° N, 167.7° 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 00m | 21h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 48m | 15h 14m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 50m | 13h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 35m | 14h 00m |
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
| SLC | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Salt Lake City | Hong Kong |
| Country | United States | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | KSLC | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 40.7889, -111.9799 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 14h 46m. The great-circle distance is 11,548 km (7,176 miles, 6,236 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 317°.
How far is Salt Lake City from Hong Kong?
11,548 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,176 miles or 6,236 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 SLC and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,548 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 46m 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 Salt Lake City
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.