Hong Kong to Chicago/Rockford (HKG–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between HKG and RFD. Nearest airports to HKG with scheduled service: Macau International Airport (MFM, 23 mi) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 24 mi) · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 40 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ANC Anchorage 15h 55m 5Y7LCX → EK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 19h 45m CVCXMH → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Hong Kong to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HKG and RFD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ANC ~15h 55m ORD ~19h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
69
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Chicago/Rockford is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago/Rockford.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HKG

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.

Facts

HKG–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago/Rockford is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.