Hong Kong to Manchester, Greater Manchester (HKG–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 5,978 miles in approximately 14h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 359 | 14h18 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 11:00 AM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
HKG–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to MAN
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKG to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to MAN is about 14 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,978 miles (9,620 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.