How far is Tokyo from Hong Kong?

2,876 km (1,787 miles) in a straight line (great-circle distance). The distance is the same in both directions.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo?

A nonstop flight covers the distance in roughly 4h 6m. That estimate assumes an average 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent; scheduled times vary with routing and winds.

What direction is Tokyo from Hong Kong?

Tokyo lies roughly northeast of Hong Kong; the initial great-circle bearing is 53°.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo?

Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Hong Kong (UTC+8). Neither city uses daylight saving time.

Which airports serve this route?

Hong Kong: Hong Kong International (HKG). Tokyo: Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT).

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Distance from Hong Kong to Tokyo

🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

2,876 km

Straight-line distance

1,787 mi

In miles

4h 6m

Est. nonstop flight

Northeast

Initial bearing 53°

Time difference

The dashed line joins the two city centres; the true shortest path on the globe is a great-circle arc, and real flight paths also bend around restricted airspace and follow airways.

Up the coast and across

Leaving Hong Kong, the great-circle path tracks northeast along the coast of Guangdong and Fujian, past Xiamen and the northern end of the Taiwan Strait, then heads out across the East China Sea north of Taiwan. It reaches Japan over southern Kyushu and continues past Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula to Tokyo. Flights from Hong Kong International (HKG) serve both Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT), and nonstop service is plentiful in both directions.

Why the route is so busy

Japan has long been one of the most popular overseas destinations for Hong Kong residents, many of whom visit several times. Japanese department stores, restaurants and popular culture have been part of Hong Kong life since the 1980s, and Hong Kong has for years been one of the largest markets for Japanese food exports. Hong Kong also serves as a regional base for many Japanese companies doing business in southern China.

The relationship also has a darker chapter: Japan occupied Hong Kong from December 1941 until August 1945.

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Hong Kong

China

AirportsHong Kong International (HKG)

Time zoneUTC+8

CurrencyHong Kong Dollar (HKD)

LanguageCantonese, English

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Tokyo

Japan

AirportsHaneda (HND) and Narita (NRT)

Time zoneUTC+9

CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)

LanguageJapanese

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Hong Kong?: 2,876 km (1,787 miles) in a straight line (great-circle distance). The distance is the same in both directions.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo?: A nonstop flight covers the distance in roughly 4h 6m. That estimate assumes an average 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent; scheduled times vary with routing and winds.
What direction is Tokyo from Hong Kong?: Tokyo lies roughly northeast of Hong Kong; the initial great-circle bearing is 53°.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo?: Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Hong Kong (UTC+8). Neither city uses daylight saving time.
Which airports serve this route?: Hong Kong: Hong Kong International (HKG). Tokyo: Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT).

Other routes from Hong Kong and Tokyo

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