LondontoHong KongFlight Time
LHR–HKG · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 12h 56m, covering 5,984 miles. Cathay Pacific and British Airways fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 12:20 to 22:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 56m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,984 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from London to Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific and British Airways operate 6-7/day flights from LHR to HKG. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 5 at LHR.
- First departure
- 12:20
- Last departure
- 22:15
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | 5-6/day | Airbus A350, Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HKG to LHR flights — 6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LHR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from London to Hong Kong?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 12h 56m, based on the 5,984-mile flying distance.
How far is London from Hong Kong?
London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 5,984 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to Hong Kong?
Yes. Cathay Pacific and British Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific and British Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG).
What aircraft fly from London to Hong Kong?
The LHR–HKG route is flown with Airbus A350, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights from LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights from LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights from LTN
Near Hong Kong
- MFM - TaipaMacau International Airport · 23 mi from HKGFlights to MFM
- SZX - ShenzhenShenzhen Bao'an International Airport · 24 mi from HKGFlights to SZX
- CAN - GuangzhouGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport · 85 mi from HKGFlights to CAN