Cairns to Hong Kong (CNS–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,460 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNE Brisbane 12h 6EACCX → AYBACX Brisbane (BNE) to Hong Kong flights
KIX Osaka 13h 5m AYJLJQ → CXEYHB Osaka (KIX) to Hong Kong flights
NRT Narita 13h 11m AYJLJQ → CXFJGK Narita (NRT) to Hong Kong flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 13h 19m 6EACAI → AYBACX Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Hong Kong flights
SIN Singapore 13h 35m AILXNH → AAAYBA Singapore (SIN) to Hong Kong flights
MEL Melbourne 14h 25m 6EAICX → AYBACX Melbourne (MEL) to Hong Kong flights
NAN Nadi 19h 20m FJ → FJ Nadi (NAN) to Hong Kong flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 20h 18m JQKL → AYBACX Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Hong Kong flights
PER Perth 22h 9m JQQF → AYBACX Perth (PER) to Hong Kong flights
AKL Auckland 31h 48m CANZSQ → AYBACX Auckland (AKL) to Hong Kong flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairns to Hong Kong
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,460 mi 7h 20m nonstop -2h behind

CNS–HKG had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,460 miles in 7h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CNS–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 0 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BNE ~12h 0m ADL ~13h 0m KIX ~13h 5m NRT ~13h 11m SYD ~13h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
443
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 4:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
3,460 mi / 5,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CNS–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance3,460 mi / 5,567 km
Flight time7h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take about 7h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 3,460 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CNS to HKG: Cathay Pacific. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Kansai and Narita.
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from HKG to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to HKG

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CNS to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to HKG is about 7 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,460 miles (5,567 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Kansai and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.