HKG to LAX Route Guide
Hong Kong, China → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
VHHH (Hong Kong, China) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 6,298 NM (11,664 km / 7,248 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 43° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 37m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,298 NM
11,664 km / 7,248 mi
Initial Bearing
43° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 37m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
20,394 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
28 ft
VHHH
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,298 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying HKG-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between HKG and LAX?
6,298 nautical miles (11,664 km / 7,248 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles?
Approximately 13h 37m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly HKG-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
43° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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