Hong Kong to London (HKG–LHR) — 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–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,984 miles in approximately 14h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 36 | 359, 77W | 13h55-14h13 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 351 | 14h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→LHR | SZX→LHR | CAN→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 14h 10m | 12h 55m | 12h 40m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 11:00 AM in London.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. Time spent in the UK does not count against any Schengen 90/180-day limit.
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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
HKG–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to LHR
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and British Airways. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to LHR is about 14 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,984 miles (9,630 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Beijing Capital and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).