United States
Hong KongLos Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route.
12,248 km by air, about 16 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Hong Kong (HKG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirHong Kong (HKG)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,248 km (7,610 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,664 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route by air
Los Angeles to Hong Kong by air: flight distance 12,248 km, heading north west from the United States to Hong Kong. The shortest line over the globe is 11,664 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 16 h 6 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 15 flights between LAX and HKG, 9 of them on freighters, operated by AAE, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Kalitta Air and Singapore Airlines.
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 Los Angeles to Hong Kong saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Hong Kong, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Hong Kong (HKG) is the 46th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Shenzhen (12,228 km), Guangzhou (12,199 km) and Chengdu (12,157 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
12,248 km along the flight path (11,664 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
About 16 h 6 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 Los Angeles (LAX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Shanghai (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG)1,318 km
- Chengdu (CTU) to Hong Kong (HKG)1,418 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.