Hong Kong to Beijing (HKG–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–PKX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,197 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 32Q, 738 | 3h20-3h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 320 | 3h15-3h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 7 | 320 | 3h30 | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→PKX | MFM→PKX | SZX→PKX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 14 | 235 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · PKX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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–PKX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to PKX
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to PKX ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,197 miles (1,926 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).