Vancouver to Hong Kong (YVR–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–HKG 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 14h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 77W | 14h20-14h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 789 | 14h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | 333 | 14h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
Canadian citizens enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance authorization is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended departure from Hong Kong. Hong Kong operates a separate immigration system from mainland China, so a Chinese visa is not required for Hong Kong alone but is needed if continuing to the mainland.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
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.
YVR–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to HKG
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to HKG ranges from 14 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,381 miles (10,269 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SEA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.