Hong Kong (HKG) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route.
14,172 km by air, about 18 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Hong Kong (HKG) and Atlanta (ATL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,172 km (8,806 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,498 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Hong Kong (HKG) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route by air
Air cargo from HKG to ATL flies about 14,172 km, north from Hong Kong (HKG) to Atlanta (ATL), United States. On a straight great circle the airports are 13,498 km apart.
Flight time is about 18 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 2 flights between HKG and ATL, 2 of them on freighters, operated by Cathay Pacific.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Hong Kong to Atlanta saves money. The shipment crosses from Hong Kong into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 67 routes from Hong Kong (HKG) in this directory, Atlanta (ATL) is the 60th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Hong Kong: Houston (14,083 km), Memphis (13,815 km) and Dallas (13,705 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Atlanta (ATL)?
14,172 km along the flight path (13,498 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Atlanta (ATL)?
About 18 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Atlanta (ATL) to Hong Kong (HKG) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.