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Flights Hong Kong → Tokyo

HKG → HND

4h 3m
Flight time (est.)
9.5
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo?

The flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 4h 3m. 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 Hong Kong to Tokyo, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777, Boeing 767, and Airbus A320. Serving one of Japan's busiest airports which opened in 1952 and currently handles over 87 million passengers annually, this route is a vital link between two major Asian economic hubs.

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.

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General information, not legal advice.

The Hong Kong (HKG) → Tokyo (HND) route is operated by Cathay Pacific. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo (HND) heads north-east for about 2,903 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 3m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Tokyo it is 1.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
01:03
Elevation HND
35 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777
Est. CO₂/passenger
~261 kg

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Airlines operating HKG-HND

Frequently asked questions about HKG-HND

The flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 4h 3m. 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 1 airline: Cathay Pacific.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Tokyo, 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.