HKG to ORD Route Guide
Hong Kong, China → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
VHHH (Hong Kong, China) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 6,762 NM (12,523 km / 7,782 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 17° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 14h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
6,762 NM
12,523 km / 7,782 mi
Initial Bearing
17° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
14h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
21,786 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
28 ft
VHHH
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,762 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying HKG-ORD 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 ORD?
6,762 nautical miles (12,523 km / 7,782 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Chicago?
Approximately 14h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly HKG-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10, Airbus A380 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?
17° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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