How long is the flight from Detroit to Hong Kong?

The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 24m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 6,816 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Detroit to Hong Kong?

It is 7,844 miles (12,624 km, or 6,816 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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Flight time from Detroit to Hong Kong

DTW → HKG · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 24m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 7,844 miles (12,624 km).

7,844

miles

12,624

kilometers

+12h

time change

northbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

Beyond range

NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

15h 24m

When will you arrive?

Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of Detroit. You cross 12 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to Hong Kong?: About 15h 24m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 7,844 miles, or 12,624 km (6,816 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of Detroit.

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