Hong Kong to Rochester (HKG–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hong Kong to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,565 mi 13h 52m nonstop -13h behind

HKG–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Rochester is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
7,565 mi / 12,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 52m gate to gate.
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.

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.

HKG–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance7,565 mi / 12,175 km
Flight time13h 52m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 13h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 7,565 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to RST

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HKG to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to RST is about 13 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,565 miles (12,175 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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