Flights to Kowloon City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kowloon City is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 29 km (18 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, 53 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 65 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 91 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 53 km (33 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 65 km (40 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 91 km (57 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, HKG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 28 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kowloon City
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon City to Shanghai | China | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kowloon City to Chongqing | China | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kowloon City to Chengdu | China | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kowloon City to Wuhan | China | 918 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kowloon City to Xi’an | China | 1,422 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kowloon City to Hangzhou | China | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kowloon City to Hefei | China | 1,103 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kowloon City to Nanjing | China | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kowloon City to Hanoi | Vietnam | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Kowloon City to Taipei | Taiwan | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Kowloon City to Suzhou | China | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kowloon City to Zhengzhou | China | 1,383 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Kowloon City to Nanning | China | 606 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kowloon City to Kunming | China | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kowloon City to Pudong | China | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kowloon City to Xiamen | China | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Kowloon City to Yangzhou | China | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kowloon City to Huai'an | China | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kowloon City to Guiyang | China | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Kowloon City to Wuxi | China | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kowloon City to Fuzhou | China | 664 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kowloon City to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 799 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Kowloon City to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,511 km (939 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Kowloon City to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,057 km (2,521 mi) | about 5 h 57 min |
| Kowloon City to Mumbai | India | 4,299 km (2,671 mi) | about 6 h 16 min |
| Kowloon City to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,128 km (8,779 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
| Kowloon City to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,792 km (2,978 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Kowloon City to Delhi | India | 3,761 km (2,337 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Kowloon City to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,436 km (1,514 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Kowloon City to Tokyo | Japan | 2,877 km (1,788 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kowloon City?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 mi). The others, SZX, MFM, ZUH, HUZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HKG from Kowloon City city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kowloon City on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.