Seoul to Hong Kong flights
about 57 flights a week across 18 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Seoul to Hong Kong take?
Flight time from Seoul (ICN) to Hong Kong (HKG) 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 Seoul to Hong Kong?
Airline availability for ICN to HKG 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 Seoul to Hong Kong?
Direct (nonstop) availability on ICN to HKG 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 involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Cathay Pacific94
- Korean Air88
- Jeju Air88
- AHKNo data
- Hong Kong Express AirwaysNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Air | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Cathay Pacific | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jeju Air | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| AHK | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Hong Kong Express Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on ICN → HKG
We observed 728 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 56.6 per week) across 18 airlines.
Departures cluster around 11:00–12:00 UTC, 23:00–00:00 UTC, 06:00–07:00 UTC, busiest on Sunday and Monday.
On-time performance: 60.5% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 19.7 min, based on 43 timed flights).
Planning ICN → HKG
ICN to HKG is a medium-haul route of 2,069 km (1,286 mi). See the return HKG → ICN route.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.
Alternative airports near Hong Kong: Hong Kong (HHP) — 25 km, Macau (MFM) — 38 km, Shenzhen (SZX) — 38 km.