Hangzhou to Sydney (Mascot) (HGH–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HGH–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,867 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 4 | 332 | 10h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→SYD | PVG→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 21 |
| Flight time | 10h 50m | 9h 32m |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 9:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.
Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
HGH–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HGH to SYD
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HGH to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HGH to SYD ranges from 10 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,867 miles (7,833 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).