Hong Kong to Los Angeles (HKG–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 7,248 miles in approximately 11h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: LA, MH | 21 | 77W | 12h55-13h05 | – | Oneworld | LA, MH |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 789 | 13h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→LAX | SZX→LAX | CAN→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 8 | 5 |
| Flight time | 11h 44m | 11h 54m | 13h 10m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
HKG–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to LAX
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to LAX ranges from 11 hours 44 minutes to 13 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,248 miles (11,664 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).