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Airport Reference

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

IATA CodeHKG
ICAO CodeVHHH
CityHong Kong
CountryHong Kong
Time ZoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates22.3080, 113.9185
Elevation28 ft / 9 m above sea level

Booking Through HKG Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into HKG, using HKG as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRHKG
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRHKG
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRHKG

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)9,631 km / 5,984 mi≈ 11.3h nonstop
JFK (New York)12,970 km / 8,059 mi≈ 15.3h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)5,920 km / 3,678 mi≈ 7.0h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)2,564 km / 1,593 mi≈ 3.0h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)7,393 km / 4,594 mi≈ 8.7h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for HKG

Singapore is the closest of the listed hubs to HKG, at roughly 3.0 hours nonstop, while New York is the furthest, at roughly 15.3 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through HKG as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Hong Kong?

The main IATA airport code for Hong Kong is HKG — Hong Kong International Airport.

What time zone is Hong Kong International Airport in?

Hong Kong International Airport operates on Asia/Hong_Kong time.

How does HKG appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, HKG appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...HKG... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to HKG?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, Singapore is the closest to HKG, at an estimated 3.0 hours nonstop flight time.

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