Hong Kong to Brisbane (HKG–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–BNE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 4,318 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY, BA, LX | 14 | 359 | 8h17-8h35 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brisbane from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→BNE | CAN→BNE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 7 |
| Flight time | 8h 35m | 9h 20m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 8:00 PM in Brisbane.
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.
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.
Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.
Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.
Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.
Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.
HKG–BNE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to BNE
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to BNE is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,318 miles (6,948 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Port Moresby Jacksons, Ninoy Aquino and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).