Hong Kong to Meizhou flights
Meizhou lies 299 km (186 mi) north-east of Hong Kong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hong Kong | Meizhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Population | 7.4 million | 992,351 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HKG, 27 km out | SWA, 91 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Meizhou
Crossing from Hong Kong into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hong Kong
Hong Kong is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 55 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 62 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 88 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 96 km).
Arriving in Meizhou
Meizhou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | SWA | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Meizhou
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 84 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Meizhou from Hong Kong?
299 km (186 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hong Kong.
How long does it take to get from Hong Kong to Meizhou by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hong Kong and Meizhou?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hong Kong to Meizhou flights?
Typically Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
What currency do I need in Meizhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Meizhou?
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.