Outbound
11-12 hours
Return
12-13 hours
Daily Flights
5+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London. Evening departures land evening HKG time next day.
About this route
London to Hong Kong flights
London to Hong Kong is 11-12 hours, operated primarily by Cathay Pacific and British Airways.
Typical schedule: Depart London 8-10pm, land Hong Kong 4-6pm next day local time. That's 8-10am UK time.
Hong Kong airport is efficient, with typical exit times of 20-30 minutes from landing. The airport is on Lantau Island, connected to the city by Airport Express (24 minutes to Central).
Hong Kong is a major connection point for destinations in China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Return flights typically depart Hong Kong late evening, landing London early morning.
Cathay Pacific uses Heathrow Terminal 3. BA uses Terminal 5.
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FAQ
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How long is London to Hong Kong?
11-12 hours outbound. Return is slightly longer due to headwinds.
Which airlines fly London to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific and British Airways operate daily direct flights.
What time do evening flights land in Hong Kong?
8-10pm UK departures land 4-6pm Hong Kong time next day.
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