Airport guide
Hong Kong International AirportIATA code HKG
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/VHHH) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong in Asia. Originfacts tracks 12 direct destinations across 6 countries departing from HKG.
- Serves
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Codes
- HKG · VHHH
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Region
- Asia
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/VHHH) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong in Asia. Operating on Asia/Hong_Kong local time at coordinates 22.320°, 113.940°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Originfacts tracks 12 destinations across 6 countries departing from HKG, with primary carrier operations including Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Air China, connecting key routes to Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok and Taipei. Passengers traveling through Hong Kong International Airport are advised to verify terminal assignments, compare ground transport links into Hong Kong, and plan check-in times with their operating airline before departure.
Hong Kong International Airport details
- IATA code
- HKG
- ICAO code
- VHHH
- City
- Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates
- 22.312°, 113.915°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 2 May 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Hong Kong International Airport’s own pages.
HKG airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 9 m (28 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Opened
- 6 July 1998
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026) — date of official opening
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Macau International Airport MFM · 38 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at HKG
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
3 open runways, all lit. Longest 07C/25C: 3,800 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07C/25C | 3,800 m12,467 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 07L/25R | 3,800 m12,467 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 07R/25L | 3,800 m12,467 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
Airlines and destinations from HKG
Source: Travelpayouts fare data, 5 Oct 2026 — destinations where travellers found a nonstop fare from HKG in the days before that date. Not a complete or live schedule.
Nonstop fares from HKG to 83 destinations in 32 countries, on 31 airlines. Originfacts’ own route records for HKG are listed separately below.
Airlines named on the fares
- UOHK Express22 destinations
- CXCathay Pacific18 destinations
- HXHong Kong Airlines7 destinations
- HBGreater Bay Airlines5 destinations
- 5JCebu Pacific3 destinations
- UAUnited Airlines2 destinations
- VJVietjet2 destinations
- SUAeroflot1 destination
- ACAir Canada1 destination
- AFAir France1 destination
- NZAir New Zealand1 destination
- PXAir Niugini1 destination
- PGBangkok Airways1 destination
- MUChina Eastern1 destination
- ZEEastar Jet1 destination
- EKEmirates1 destination
- EYEtihad Airways1 destination
- FJFiji Airways1 destination
- AYFinnair1 destination
- GAGaruda Indonesia1 destination
- 6EIndiGo1 destination
- GJLoong Air1 destination
- MMPeach1 destination
- QRQatar Airways1 destination
- BIRoyal Brunei Airlines1 destination
- TRScoot1 destination
- ZHShenzhen Airlines1 destination
- 9CSpring Airlines1 destination
- 9GSun PhuQuoc Airways1 destination
- LXSWISS1 destination
- TKTurkish Airlines1 destination
The airline on a fare can be the seller of a codeshare flown by a partner. Linked names are matched to Originfacts airline pages by code and name; others are shown as the fare data names them.
Destinations by country
- China (15)
- Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Nanning, Sanya, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xian, Yiwu, Zhengzhou
- Japan (9)
- Fukuoka, Ishigaki, Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Takamatsu, Tokyo
- United States (5)
- Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
- Australia (4)
- Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
- Philippines (4)
- Cebu City, City of Angeles, Iloilo, Manila
- Thailand (4)
- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket
- Vietnam (4)
- Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc
- India (3)
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Indonesia (3)
- Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, Surabaya
- Malaysia (3)
- Kota-Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- South Korea (3)
- Busan, Jeju, Seoul
- Taiwan (3)
- Kaohsiung, Taichung, Taipei
- Canada (2)
- Toronto, Vancouver
- Italy (2)
- Milan, Rome
- United Arab Emirates (2)
- Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Brunei (1)
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Fiji (1)
- Nadi
- Finland (1)
- Helsinki
- France (1)
- Paris
- Maldives (1)
- Male
- Nepal (1)
- Kathmandu
- New Zealand (1)
- Auckland
- Palau (1)
- Koror
- Papua New Guinea (1)
- Port Moresby
- Qatar (1)
- Doha
- Russia (1)
- Moscow
- Singapore (1)
- Singapore
- South Africa (1)
- Johannesburg
- Sri Lanka (1)
- Colombo
- Switzerland (1)
- Zurich
- Turkiye (1)
- Istanbul
- United Kingdom (1)
- London
Linked destinations also have an Originfacts route record from HKG.
Check schedules with the airline or Hong Kong International Airport before you book.
Airlines on routes from HKG
Source: Originfacts route records, last updated 21 May 2026. Not verified by hand.
The airlines listed on the 12 routes Originfacts tracks from HKG. Originfacts’ route records cover the routes we track, not Hong Kong International Airport’s full network. This is not a complete list of airlines at Hong Kong International Airport.
Shanghai AirlinesFM
Juneyao AirlinesHO
Hong Kong AirlinesHX
Air ChinaCA
China Southern AirlinesCZ
EmiratesEK
Kenya AirwaysKQ
Royal JordanianRJ
THAI AirwaysTG
SriLankan AirlinesUL
EVA AirBR
China AirlinesCI
Sichuan Airlines3U
Delta Air LinesDL
All Nippon AirwaysNH
United AirlinesUA
Jetstar Asia3K
Singapore AirlinesSQ
Jeju Air7C
Air IndiaAI
Korean AirKE
Jin AirLJ
Asiana AirlinesOZ
Routes from HKG
Source: Originfacts route records, last updated 21 May 2026. Not verified by hand.
The 12 routes Originfacts tracks from HKG so far, listed with the distance and estimated flight time in each route record. Originfacts’ route records cover the routes we track, not Hong Kong International Airport’s full network. Check live schedules with the airline.
Full list of destinations: hongkongairport.com (opens in a new tab) (the airport’s official site)
- HKGtoPVGShanghaiChina1,253 km~1h 56m est.
- HKGtoPEKBeijingChina1,991 km~2h 47m est.
- HKGtoBKKBangkokThailand1,692 km~2h 27m est.
- HKGtoTPETaipeiTaiwan802 km~1h 25m est.
- HKGtoHGHHangzhouChina1,092 km~1h 45m est.
- HKGtoSHAShanghaiChina1,230 km~1h 55m est.
- HKGtoCTUChengduChina1,352 km~2h 3m est.
- HKGtoNKGNanjingChina1,155 km~1h 50m est.
- HKGtoNRTTokyoJapan2,960 km~3h 54m est.
- HKGtoSINSingaporeSingapore2,567 km~3h 27m est.
- HKGtoICNSeoulSouth Korea2,066 km~2h 52m est.
- HKGtoCKGChongqingChina1,100 km~1h 46m est.
Airlines with a hub at HKG
Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026): airlines whose “airline hub” property names HKG, with no end date and not recorded as dissolved. Community-edited; hubs change.
Where HKG is
25 km west
Hong Kong International Airport lies 25 km west of Hong Kong city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at HKG
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Hong Kong, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Hong Kong International Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:hongkongairport.com (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Climate at HKG, month by month
Source: NASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily values for 2016–2025 at 22.32°, 113.94° (MERRA-2 reanalysis grid, about 50 km cells), averaged by Originfacts. Modelled, not airport weather-station readings.
Warmest: July (average high 31°C). Coolest: January (20°C high, 14°C low). Wettest: August (345 mm); driest: December (12 mm).
| Month | High | Low | Temperature range | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 14°C | 47 mm | |
| Feb | 21°C | 15°C | 56 mm | |
| Mar | 23°C | 18°C | 97 mm | |
| Apr | 26°C | 22°C | 139 mm | |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 269 mm | |
| Jun | 30°C | 28°C | 326 mm | |
| Jul | 31°C | 28°C | 222 mm | |
| Aug | 31°C | 28°C | 345 mm | |
| Sep | 30°C | 27°C | 215 mm | |
| Oct | 28°C | 24°C | 78 mm | |
| Nov | 25°C | 20°C | 43 mm | |
| Dec | 21°C | 15°C | 12 mm |
Airports near Hong Kong
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
- ShenzhenShenzhen Bao'an International AirportSZX38 km
- MacauMacau International AirportMFM42 km
- ZhuhaiZhuhai Jinwan AirportZUH68 km
- HuizhouHuizhou AirportHUZ95 km
- FuoshanFuoshan AirportFUO113 km
- GuangzhouGuangzhou Baiyun International AirportCAN136 km
- ShaoguanShaoguanHSC281 km
- WuzhouChangzhoudaoWUZ303 km
- Mei XianMei Xian AirportMXZ309 km
Hong Kong International Airport: common questions
Where is Hong Kong International Airport?
Hong Kong International Airport serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 22.312°, 113.915°.
What are the airport codes for Hong Kong International Airport?
The IATA code is HKG and the ICAO code is VHHH.
What time zone is HKG in?
Hong Kong International Airport is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
What is the official website of Hong Kong International Airport?
The airport’s official website is hongkongairport.com. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
Which airlines are listed on routes from HKG?
Originfacts’ route records (last updated 21 May 2026) list Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Royal Jordanian, THAI Airways, SriLankan Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Singapore Airlines, Jeju Air, Air India, Korean Air, Jin Air and Asiana Airlines on routes from HKG. This is not a complete list of airlines at Hong Kong International Airport; check current schedules with the airline.
Where can you fly from HKG?
Originfacts’ route records (last updated 21 May 2026) include 12 routes from HKG so far, to 12 destinations in 6 countries: Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Taipei, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul and Chongqing. These are the routes Originfacts tracks, not Hong Kong International Airport’s full network. For the full list of destinations, check the airport’s official website (hongkongairport.com) or the airlines.
How many runways does Hong Kong International Airport have?
OurAirports lists 3 open runways at HKG: 07C/25C (3,800 m (12,467 ft), asphalt); 07L/25R (3,800 m (12,467 ft), asphalt); 07R/25L (3,800 m (12,467 ft), asphalt).
Where can you fly nonstop from HKG?
Travelpayouts fare data retrieved 5 Oct 2026 showed nonstop fares from HKG to 83 destinations in 32 countries, the most in China (15), Japan (9) and United States (5). That reflects fares travellers found, not a complete or live schedule.
When did Hong Kong International Airport open?
Wikidata gives 6 July 1998 as its official opening date.
Who operates Hong Kong International Airport?
Per Wikidata, HKG is operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Which airlines have a hub at HKG?
Wikidata lists HKG as a hub of Air Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines and Metrojet Ltd..
How far is HKG from Hong Kong city centre?
Hong Kong International Airport is about 25 km west of Hong Kong city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Hong Kong International Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record2 May 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q17704 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Nonstop destinations, airlines on faresTravelpayouts Data API (Aviasales fare cache) — fares found, not a complete or live schedule5 Oct 2026
- ClimateNASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily data (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged by Originfacts2016–2025
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Airlines and routesOriginfacts route records — the routes we track, not a full schedule21 May 2026
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)