HKG to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 2,962 km (1,841 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to HKG).
How far is it from Hong Kong to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 2,962 km (1,841 mi, 1,600 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 HKG to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northeast of HKG.
How is the HKG to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written HKG-NRT in IATA codes and VHHH-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| HKG | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | VHHH | RJAA |
| Country | Hong Kong | Japan |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #20 | #34 |
VHHH starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 113 ft (34 m) higher than HKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HKG to NRT
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
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 Hong Kong from Narita?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 2,962 km (1,841 mi, 1,600 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HKG to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between HKG and NRT takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from HKG?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northeast of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Which airlines fly HKG to NRT?
4 airlines appear on the HKG-NRT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines.
Related routes
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