Narita to Hong Kong (NRT–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NRT–HKG is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, HK express and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,841 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 44 | 333, 359, 74N, 773, 788 | 4h45-5h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| UO HK express | 42 | 32Q | 5h30-5h35 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 32 | 320, 321 | 5h20-5h40 | – | – | – |
| HB Greater Bay Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M9 | 5h26-5h50 | – | – | – |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 333 | 5h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| GK Genesis | 7 | 320 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | 788 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 788 | 5h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 788 | 5h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Narita
| Metric | NRT→HKG | HND→HKG | SDJ→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NRT | – | 37 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 84 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 45m | 5h 35m |
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Japanese passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry (6 months is safer to avoid airline pushback at check-in). No return ticket is formally required, but immigration may ask about your onward plans.
At Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), use the e-Channel automated gates if you have registered on a previous visit, or go through the standard immigration counter. Processing is fast either way. The 90-day period is for Hong Kong only. Entering mainland China or Macau requires separate authorization. Extensions can be requested at the Immigration Department in Wan Chai before expiry, though approval is not guaranteed.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita, Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Fukuoka, and Sapporo to Hong Kong run 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, ANA, HK Express, and Peach operate the routes. Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), pegged at 7.75 to 7.85 HKD per $1. Octopus cards work on the MTR, buses, ferries, 7-Eleven, and most restaurants (buy one at the airport for HKD 150 including HKD 100 stored value). No mandatory vaccinations. Japanese yen is easily exchanged at competitive rates in Chungking Mansions or Hang Seng Bank branches.
The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
NRT–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to HKG
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Genesis, Hawaiian Airlines, Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and HK express. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NRT to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to HKG ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,841 miles (2,962 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 186 return, totaling 353 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND) and Natori (SDJ).