Flights from Hong Kong to London
A long-standing premium route with several daily nonstops and a heavy business-travel component. Departures from Hong Kong are mostly late evening, arriving in London the same morning, which makes the outbound an overnight and the return a full daytime flight.
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Hong Kong to London at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 12h 30m – 13h 30m
- Distance
- 9,650 km
- Cheapest months
- Late January to March, and May to June. Fares rise around Lunar New Year, the summer and Christmas.
- When to book
- Three to four months ahead for summer and holiday travel.
Airlines flying Hong Kong to London
These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.
- Cathay Pacific
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
Airports and practical detail
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong International (HKG); the Airport Express reaches Central in 24 minutes
- London airports
- Heathrow (LHR) receives the nonstops; Gatwick appears on some itineraries
- Schedule
- Outbound is usually an overnight; the London–Hong Kong return flies through the day
When to book Hong Kong to London
Three to four months ahead for summer and holiday travel.
Late January to March, and May to June. Fares rise around Lunar New Year, the summer and Christmas.
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