Hong Kong to Adelaide (HKG–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX173
CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:30 PM
HKT TT1
10:30 AM+1
ACDT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5854
AY Finnair
359
12:00 PM
ACDT TT1
5:45 PM
HKT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4552
BA British
359
12:00 PM
ACDT TT1
5:45 PM
HKT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX174
CX Cathay Pacific
359
12:00 PM
ACDT TT1
5:45 PM
HKT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hong Kong to Adelaide
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 4,273 mi 8h 30m nonstop +2.5h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

HKG–ADL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 4,273 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 3 359 8h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to ADL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
676
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.

Other ways to reach Adelaide from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Adelaide International Airport.
Metric HKG→ADL CAN→ADL
Distance from HKG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 4
Flight time 8h 30m 9h
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Adelaide International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Adelaide is 2.5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · ADL: ACDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 8.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
4,273 mi / 6,876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before traveling to Australia. Apply through the Australian ETA app. The app service fee is AUD 20. The ETA is valid for 12 months, allows unlimited entries, and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit.

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay. Processing typically takes 1 to 3 business days.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance4,273 mi / 6,876 km
Flight time8h 30m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 9 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 8h 30m. The route covers 4,273 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from HKG to ADL. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, NAN, MEL, PER, CHC, SYD, DPS, CAN, SIN, AKL, BNE, DXB, SFO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 2.5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from ADL to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HKG to ADL

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to ADL ranges from 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,273 miles (6,876 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).