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Flights Amsterdam → Hong Kong

AMS → HKG

12h 1m
Flight time (est.)
8.7
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong?

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 12h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Amsterdam to Hong Kong, operating with an Airbus A340-340 aircraft. The destination airport in Hong Kong sees over thirty-nine million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major international hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~9,274 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Amsterdam (AMS) → Hong Kong (HKG) route is operated by Cathay Pacific, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.

Heading to Hong Kong: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) heads north-east for about 9,274 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 1m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Hong Kong it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
6h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
08:01
Elevation HKG
28 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A340-300
Est. CO₂/passenger
~835 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 82% 19 min 5.9%

Frequently asked questions about AMS-HKG

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 12h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 2 airlines: Cathay Pacific, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Hong Kong, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Amsterdam-Hong Kong route is about 9,274 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.