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Flights between Hong Kong (HKG) and London (LHR)

Hong Kong International Airport, Hong KongLondon Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

A direct route between Hong Kong and London appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

British Airways (BA)Cathay Pacific (CX)Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Distance
9,631 km
5,984 miles
Est. flight time
12h 32m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~8h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Hong Kong

Jan
18°
23/13
25mm
Feb
19°
24/14
50mm
Mar
22°
27/17
80mm
Apr
25°
30/20
175mm
May
29°
34/24
305mm
Jun
30°
35/25
455mm
Jul
31°
36/26
380mm
Aug
31°
36/26
365mm
Sep
30°
35/25
250mm
Oct
28°
33/23
110mm
Nov
24°
29/19
40mm
Dec
20°
25/15
25mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
12/2
85mm
Feb
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept)

Common questions

How far is Hong Kong from London?

Hong Kong (HKG) and London (LHR) are around 9,631 km (5,984 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 32m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the HKG–LHR route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?

Time difference ~ 8 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in United Kingdom?

Across United Kingdom, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 21°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for United Kingdom?

The US State Department currently rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.