Hong Kong
United StatesHong Kong (HKG) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route.
13,148 km by air, about 17 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Hong Kong (HKG) and Chicago (ORD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Hong Kong (HKG)AirChicago (ORD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,148 km (8,170 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,522 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Hong Kong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 13,148 km (7,100 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,522 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h 12 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 6 flights between HKG and ORD, 5 of them on freighters, operated by Cargolux and 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 Chicago 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, Chicago (ORD) is the 52nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Hong Kong: Lagos (12,405 km), Ontario (California) (12,298 km) and Los Angeles (12,248 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago (ORD)?
13,148 km along the flight path (12,522 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago (ORD)?
About 17 h 12 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 Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Cincinnati (CVG) to Chicago (ORD)447 km
- Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD)485 km
Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago (ORD)735 km- Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD)831 km
- Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)1,025 km
- New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)1,247 km
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.