Flight time from New York to Hong Kong
JFK → HKG · John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 49m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,059 miles (12,970 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
15h 49m
When will you arrive?
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York. 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 New York to Hong Kong?
- About 15h 49m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 8,059 miles, or 12,970 km (7,003 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York.
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