Pre-departure Information

The Flight
- The average flight time from Hong Kong to London is 12 hours.
- You might have books, magazines or crosswords to do during the flight so that you don't get bored.
- Don't make a lot of noise as it might disturb other passengers.
- Try to get as much sleep as possible.
- You should set your watch to UK time as soon as you get on the flight. This helps your body adjust to the time difference.

The Time
- The UK is 7 hours behind Hong Kong - refer to the watch on the right hand side!

Jet Lag
- Avoid jet lag by eating all your meals when your host family does. Also, try to sleep at the same time as your host family.

Electricity
- The voltage is the same!

Area Codes
- To call Hong Kong from the UK, dial 00 852 and then the telephone number.