Hong Kong (HKG) to Cincinnati (CVG) shipping route.
13,569 km by air, about 17 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Hong Kong (HKG) and Cincinnati (CVG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,569 km (8,432 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,923 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Hong Kong (HKG) to Cincinnati (CVG) shipping route by air
Hong Kong to Cincinnati by air: flight distance 13,569 km, heading north from Hong Kong to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 12,923 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 17 h 42 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 12 flights between HKG and CVG, 12 of them on freighters, operated by Kalitta Air, Singapore Airlines and Tiphook PLC.
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 Cincinnati 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, Cincinnati (CVG) is the 54th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Hong Kong: Toronto (13,176 km), Chicago (13,148 km) and Lagos (12,405 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Cincinnati (CVG)?
13,569 km along the flight path (12,923 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Cincinnati (CVG)?
About 17 h 42 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 Cincinnati (CVG) 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.