United Kingdom
Hong KongLondon (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route.
10,112 km by air, about 13 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
London (LHR)AirHong Kong (HKG)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 10,112 km (6,283 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,630 km |
| Flight time | 13 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from London Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 10,112 km (5,460 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 9,630 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 13 h 24 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. 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 1 flights between LHR and HKG, 0 of them on freighters, operated by British Airways.
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 London to Hong Kong saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into Hong Kong, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Hong Kong (HKG) is the 60th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Shenzhen (10,074 km), Tokyo (10,071 km) and Bangkok (10,057 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
10,112 km along the flight path (9,630 km great circle).
What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
About 13 h 24 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 Hong Kong (HKG) to London (LHR) 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.