AKL → HKGAuckland to Hong Kong

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Direct flights from Auckland (AKL) to Hong Kong (HKG): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 94% of the last 16 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 16 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 9,170 km, an estimated 12 hours 15 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Auckland and Hong Kong. Updated 25 October 2026 at 11:24 UTC.

AKL Auckland smooth · +4
HKG Hong Kong smooth · +0
9,170 km · ~12h 15m est.
dep bank 11:15–14:2514x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
94% on time

of the last 16 operated AKL → HKG flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −7 min. 0 of 16 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−7 minacross the last 16 operated legs
Flight time~12h 15mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 16

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Air New ZealandCathay Pacific

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Air New ZealandNZ100% on time

Flights NZ81 11:15 daily

Cathay PacificCX88% on time

Flights CX198 14:25 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-25CX198departed+13
10-25NZ81dep +20 → arr−12
10-24CX198dep +30 → arr−20
10-24NZ81dep +10 → arr−19
10-23CX198dep +50 → arr+6
10-23NZ81dep +21 → arr−10
10-22CX198dep +29 → arr−7
10-22NZ81dep +17 → arr−2
10-21CX198dep +36 → arr−12
10-21NZ81dep +28 → arr+2
10-20CX198dep +25 → arr−28
10-20NZ81dep +30 → arr+14
10-19CX198dep +138 → arr+100
10-19NZ81dep +26 → arr+0
10-18CX198dep +16 → arr−12
10-18NZ81dep +12 → arr−9

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
AKLAuckland +4 min smooth 🌤 clear · WNW 4 kt Full AKL delay board →
HKGHong Kong +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · E 4 kt Full HKG delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at HKG: 32% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +2 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Auckland to Hong Kong route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop AKL to HKG flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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AKL to HKG questions

Is AKL–HKG running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at AKL is the weaker end, route health score 96/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on AKL–HKG?

Operators schedule morning departures around 11:15 from AKL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the HKG delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from AKL to HKG?

Great-circle distance is 9,170 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 677–816 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does AKL–HKG fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.