Hong Kong to Houston (HKG–IAH) — 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–IAH had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in July 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 8,335 miles in 16h 26m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Houston.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders are not eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program or ESTA. You must apply for a US visa (typically B-1/B-2) at the US Consulate General in Hong Kong before travel. Interview appointments are required and wait times vary. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 6 months per visit.
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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
HKG–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to IAH
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in July 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.
HKG to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to IAH is about 16 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,335 miles (13,413 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Taiwan Taoyuan and Ted Stevens Anchorage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.