LAX to HKG: Los Angeles – Hong Kong

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
6,298 nm
11,664 km
Origin
Los Angeles International
Destination
Hong Kong International
The Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) route spans 6,298 nm (11,664 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 51m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 51m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 51m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 36m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 51m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 24m
Boeing 787-8 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 54m
Airbus A340-300 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 19m
Airbus A340-600 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 13h 19m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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