Hong Kong to Ningbo (HKG–NGB) — 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–NGB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways lead the route. The flight covers 699 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 321, 32Q | 2h15-2h26 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h20-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 7 | 321 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ningbo from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→NGB | MFM→NGB | SZX→NGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 21 | 84 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 47m | 1h 46m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · NGB: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo.
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
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.
HKG–NGB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to NGB
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to NGB is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 699 miles (1,125 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Taiwan Taoyuan and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).