Hong Kong to Vancouver (HKG–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Air Canada and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,381 miles in approximately 11h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 17 | 77W | 11h35-11h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AC Air Canada Also: TG | 8 | 788, 789 | 11h35 | – | Star Alliance | TG |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | 333 | 12h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→YVR | SZX→YVR | CAN→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 11h 35m | 11h 50m | 11h 55m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 AM in Vancouver.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before flying to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7, is valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires, and allows stays of up to 6 months per visit. Most applications are approved within minutes.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eTA is only required when arriving by air. Land and sea arrivals just need a valid passport.
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.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
HKG–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to YVR
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to YVR ranges from 11 hours 35 minutes to 12 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,381 miles (10,269 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).