Flights Chicago → Hong Kong
ORD → HKG
Route overview
The flight route connects Chicago to Hong Kong, operating with Boeing 777 series aircraft including the 777-300 and 777-300ER models. With Hong Kong International Airport serving over 39 million passengers annually, this route offers frequent connectivity between North America and Asia.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Chicago (ORD) → Hong Kong (HKG) route is operated by American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.7/100 (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 Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Hong Kong: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG) heads north for about 12,522 km, a flight time of roughly 16h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Hong Kong it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating ORD-HKG
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Frequently asked questions about ORD-HKG
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 3 airlines: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United 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.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
