Seattle to Hong Kong (SEA–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SEA–HKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 6,489 miles in approximately 13h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AA, MH | 5 | 359 | 13h45 | Oneworld | AA, MH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→HKG | PAE→HKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 1 |
| Flight time | 13h 20m | 13h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
US passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the planned departure from Hong Kong. At Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), immigration is fast: e-Channel automated gates are available for frequent visitors, while first-time arrivals use the staffed counter. No arrival card is needed since 2023 for US passport holders.
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China with its own immigration system. Entering Hong Kong does not count as entering mainland China. If you plan to cross into mainland China from Hong Kong (by train to Shenzhen or by ferry), you need a separate Chinese visa unless you qualify under China's visa-free transit or tourist visa exemption for US citizens. Hong Kong also connects to Macau by ferry (about 1 hour on TurboJet from Sheung Wan) with separate immigration at both ends.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Hong Kong run about 16 hours on Cathay Pacific. Los Angeles (LAX) to HKG runs about 15 hours on Cathay Pacific and United. San Francisco also has nonstop service. Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), pegged at roughly 7.80 HKD per $1. Octopus cards work on the MTR (metro), buses, ferries, 7-Eleven, and most small shops. The Airport Express runs from HKG to Central in 24 minutes for HKD 110 ($14). MTR rides within the urban area cost HKD 5 to HKD 30 ($0.65 to $3.85). Street food and dai pai dong (open-air food stalls) serve meals for HKD 40 to HKD 80 ($5 to $10).
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
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.
SEA–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to HKG
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SEA to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to HKG is about 13 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,489 miles (10,442 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Taiwan Taoyuan and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).