DXB to HKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 5,919 km (3,678 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (HKG to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 5,919 km (3,678 mi, 3,196 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 DXB to HKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HKG is roughly east of DXB.
How is the DXB to HKG route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-HKG in IATA codes and OMDB-VHHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH).
| DXB | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | VHHH |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Hong Kong |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #20 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; 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 34 ft (10 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
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 Dubai from Hong Kong?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are 5,919 km (3,678 mi, 3,196 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to HKG?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and HKG takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HKG from DXB?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies roughly east of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to HKG?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-HKG route in the open dataset, including Cathay Pacific, Emirates.
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