Flights Hong Kong → Sydney
HKG → SYD
Route overview
The flight route connects Hong Kong with Sydney, operating with a mix of large aircraft including the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 747-400, as well as the Airbus A330-300. The destination airport in Sydney sees over 28 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major international hub.
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 Hong Kong (HKG) → Sydney (SYD) route is operated by Cathay Pacific. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sydney the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Sydney: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD) heads south-east for about 7,394 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 40m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Sydney it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating HKG-SYD
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Frequently asked questions about HKG-SYD
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 1 airline: Cathay Pacific.
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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.
