Distance From Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to Philadelphia International Airport

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak () to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 8097 miles or 13030 kilometers or 7031 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kowloon City ( Hong Kong ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kowloon City and Philadelphia takes around 18 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Hong Kong to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 18 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PHL

Kilometers		13030 km
Statute Miles		8097 miles
Nautical Miles		7031 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 36 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - to PHL Flight Path

Location of Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak & Philadelphia International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kowloon City to Philadelphia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Philadelphia, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHL

Time difference between Kowloon City (Hong Kong) and Philadelphia (United States) is 12 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 12 Hours behind Kowloon City.

Location	Local Time
Kowloon City (Hong Kong)	2026-05-07, 18:45:52 HKT
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-05-07, 06:45:52 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak ( / ) Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Destination

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States