Hong Kong to Seoul flights
Direct and connecting flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Hong Kong to Seoul take?
Flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul (ICN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Seoul?
Airline availability for HKG to ICN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Seoul?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HKG to ICN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Cathay Pacific5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
- Korean Air5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- Hong Kong Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jeju Air5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Atlas Air5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Korean Air | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Hong Kong Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jeju Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Atlas Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning HKG → ICN
HKG to ICN is a medium-haul route of 2,069 km (1,286 mi). See the return ICN → HKG route.
Alternative airports near Hong Kong: Hong Kong (HHP) — 25 km, Macau (MFM) — 38 km, Shenzhen (SZX) — 38 km.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.