Hong Kong to Sydney (Mascot) (HKG–SYD) — 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–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,595 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY, BA, LA, LX | 29 | 359, 74N, 77W | 8h50-9h05 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, LA, LX |
| QF Qantas Also: AY, BA, LA | 7 | 333 | 9h15 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, LA |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 6 | 333 | 9h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→SYD | SZX→SYD | CAN→SYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 2 | 33 |
| Flight time | 9h 5m | 9h 40m | 9h 10m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 8:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Hong Kong SAR passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before traveling to Australia. Apply through the Australian ETA app. The app service fee is AUD 20. The ETA is valid for 12 months, allows unlimited entries, and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit.
Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay. Processing typically takes 1 to 3 business days.
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.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
HKG–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to SYD
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Hong Kong Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to SYD is about 9 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,595 miles (7,394 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 255 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Melbourne and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).