AKL to HKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 9,170 km (5,698 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (HKG to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 9,170 km (5,698 mi, 4,952 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to HKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HKG is roughly northwest of AKL.
How is the AKL to HKG route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-HKG in IATA codes and NZAA-VHHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH).
| AKL | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | VHHH |
| Country | New Zealand | Hong Kong |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #20 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; VHHH starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 5 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to HKG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: TG.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Hong Kong?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are 9,170 km (5,698 mi, 4,952 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to HKG?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and HKG takes about 12h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HKG from AKL?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies roughly northwest of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to HKG?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-HKG route in the open dataset, including Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand.
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