HKG to RMQ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) is 718 km (446 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RMQ to HKG).
How far is it from Hong Kong to Taichung (Qingshui)?
The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) is 718 km (446 mi, 388 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 RMQ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RMQ is roughly east of HKG.
How is the HKG to RMQ route written in code?
The pair is written HKG-RMQ in IATA codes and VHHH-RCMQ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH), Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is RMQ (RCMQ).
| HKG | RMQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base |
| ICAO code | VHHH | RCMQ |
| Country | Hong Kong | Taiwan |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 663 ft |
| Rank by connections | #20 | #468 |
VHHH starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; RCMQ starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RMQ sits 635 ft (194 m) higher than HKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HKG to RMQ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Mandarin Airlines | MDA | Mandarin | Active |
| KA | Dragonair | HDA | Hong Kong Dragon Airlines | Active |
| UO | Hong Kong Express Airways | HKE | Hongkong Shuttle | 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 Hong Kong from Taichung (Qingshui)?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) are 718 km (446 mi, 388 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HKG to RMQ?
A typical nonstop flight between HKG and RMQ takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RMQ from HKG?
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) lies roughly east of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Which airlines fly HKG to RMQ?
3 airlines appear on the HKG-RMQ route in the open dataset, including Mandarin Airlines, Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways.
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