Hong Kong to Daegu (HKG–TAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UO656
UO HK express
321
2:20 AM
HKT T1
6:35 AM
KST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CX5838
CX Cathay Pacific
320
8:15 AM
HKT T1
12:30 PM
KST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UO838
UO HK express
320
8:15 AM
HKT TT1
12:30 PM
KST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UO832
UO HK express
320
9:50 AM
HKT TT1
2:05 PM
KST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UO657
UO HK express
321
7:30 AM
KST
10:30 AM
HKT
4h
M T W T F S S
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CX5657
CX Cathay Pacific
321
7:30 AM
KST
10:30 AM
HKT
4h
M T W T F S S
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UO839
UO HK express
320
1:30 PM
KST TI
4:35 PM
HKT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CX5839
CX Cathay Pacific
320
1:45 PM
KST TI
4:50 PM
HKT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UO833
UO HK express
320
3:05 PM
KST TI
6:05 PM
HKT
4h
M T W T F S S
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Hong Kong to Daegu
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,290 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

HKG–TAE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. HK express, Cathay Pacific and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,290 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–TAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UO HK express 11 320, 321 3h15
CX Cathay Pacific 3 320 3h15 Oneworld
TW T'way Air 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CX, UO
321 Airbus A321 – UO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TW + UO (11 flights/wk, 79%)
Oneworld: CX (3 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to TAE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to TAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
584
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
+1h
Daegu is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · TAE: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 PM in Daegu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,290 mi / 2,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must submit a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure, unless the current temporary exemption is still in effect. Check the K-ETA website before booking.

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–TAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Daegu route.
Route details
Distance1,290 mi / 2,076 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: TAE
IATA / ICAOTAE / RKTN
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to TAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Daegu International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,290 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific, T'way Air and HK express.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HKG to TAE. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAN, CEB, CTS, KIX, FUK, NRT, TPE, CJU, TAO, DAD, BKK, PVG and DYG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Daegu is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from TAE to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 TAE

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, T'way Air and HK express. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HKG to TAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to TAE ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,290 miles (2,076 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.