Sydney (Mascot) to Hong Kong (SYD–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–HKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,595 miles in approximately 9h 30m. 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 | 28 | 359, 77W | 9h15-9h35 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, LA, LX |
| QF Qantas Also: AY, BA, KL, LA | 7 | 333 | 9h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, KL, LA |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 6 | 333 | 9h29 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 3 | 77X | 9h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77X | 8h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Hong Kong.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to HKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Hong Kong Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to HKG is about 9 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,595 miles (7,394 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 255 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Port Moresby Jacksons and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.