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Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport

VHHH
750
Flights/Day
23:40
Local Time
Hong Kong
Timezone
28ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
VHHH
VFR
24°C
Few Clouds • 4kt • 6mi • 1012.00"
Observed: 15:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
23:00
CLR
02:00 TEMPO
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 05:00 local time
About Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong faces significant typhoon exposure (June-November). The T8 signal means airport closure and city-wide shutdown.

Is Hong Kong Airport turbulent?

Hong Kong's airport on Lantau Island faces unique turbulence challenges. The mountainous terrain (nearly 1,000m peaks) creates significant wind shear when air flows over the island. The Hong Kong Observatory developed a pioneering Wind Shear and Turbulence Warning System specifically for this airport. Typhoon season adds major disruption risk from June through November.

  • Lantau Island peaks reach nearly 1,000m, creating terrain-induced turbulence
  • Wind Shear and Turbulence Warning System operational since 1998
  • Over 10,000 pilot wind shear reports analyzed between 2001-2019
How do typhoons affect Hong Kong flights?

When the T8 typhoon signal is raised, most businesses close and flights are cancelled. However, operations don't depend solely on signal number. Crosswind direction matters more, particularly southeasterly winds through Lantau's mountain gaps. Even when T8 is lowered to T3, crosswinds may still exceed aircraft limits, causing continued delays.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Hong Kong?

Late autumn (October-November) and spring (March-May) offer the most stable conditions. Typhoon season runs June through November with peak risk August-September. Winter brings occasional cold fronts but generally good flying weather. Hong Kong's sophisticated weather systems help maintain safe operations in most conditions.

Is turbulence at Hong Kong dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Hong Kong?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
HX759
Hong Kong Airlines
BKK 23:45 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH797
Lufthansa
FRA 23:45 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX153
Cathay Pacific
BNE 23:50 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
UO624
Hk Express
+1 codeshare NH
HND 23:55 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
CX2062
Cathay Cargo
CTU 23:55 Local boeing 747-467f(er) Forecast
CX255
Cathay Pacific
LHR 23:55 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
ET645
Ethiopian Airlines
ADD 23:55 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
TW644
T'way Air
ICN 00:05 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
TK6248
Turkish Airlines
IST 00:10 Local -- Forecast
RH9491
Hong Kong Air Cargo
ALA 00:15 Local -- Forecast
CX289
Cathay Pacific
FRA 00:25 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
CX261
Cathay Pacific
CDG 00:25 Local airbus a350-1041 Forecast
CX749
Cathay Pacific
JNB 00:30 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX2023
Cathay Cargo (80Th Anniversary Livery)
SYD 00:30 Local boeing 747-867f Forecast
CX880
Cathay Pacific
LAX 00:30 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
CX147
Cathay Pacific
CNS 00:30 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
CX291
Cathay Pacific
BRU 00:30 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX105
Cathay Pacific
MEL 00:30 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
EK381
Emirates (Destination Dubai Livery)
DXB 00:35 Local airbus a380-861 Forecast
CX315
Cathay Pacific
MAD 00:40 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
OZ746
Asiana Airlines
+2 codeshares KE UO
ICN 00:40 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX383
Cathay Pacific
ZRH 00:45 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX998
Cathay Pacific
URC 00:50 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
CX872
Cathay Pacific (Oneworld Livery)
SFO 00:50 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
CX233
Cathay Pacific (Oneworld Livery)
MXP 00:55 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
CX219
Cathay Pacific
MAN 01:00 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
RH4568
Hong Kong Air Cargo
TPE 01:00 Local airbus a330-243f Forecast
CX888
Cathay Pacific
YVR 01:00 Local boeing 777-367(er) Forecast
CX301
Cathay Pacific
MUC 01:10 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
CX950
Cathay Pacific
CAN 01:15 Local airbus a330-342 Forecast
RH829
Hong Kong Air Cargo
PVG 01:20 Local -- Forecast
CX524
Cathay Pacific
+1 codeshare CX
NRT 01:25 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
HB233
Greater Bay Airlines
MNL 01:35 Local boeing 737-8fh Forecast
CX659
Cathay Pacific
SIN 01:40 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
23:45
Local
HKG BKK
HX HX759
airbus a320-214
23:45
Local
HKG FRA
LH LH797
airbus a350-941
23:50
Local
HKG BNE
CX CX153
airbus a350-941
23:55
Local
HKG HND
UO UO624 +1
airbus a321-251nx
23:55
Local
HKG CTU
CX CX2062
boeing 747-467f(er)
23:55
Local
HKG LHR
CX CX255
boeing 777-367(er)
23:55
Local
HKG ADD
ET ET645
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
00:05
Local
HKG ICN
TW TW644
airbus a330-343
00:10
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6248
00:15
Local
HKG ALA
RH9491
00:25
Local
HKG FRA
CX CX289
boeing 777-367(er)
00:25
Local
HKG CDG
CX CX261
airbus a350-1041
00:30
Local
HKG JNB
CX CX749
airbus a350-941
00:30
Local
HKG SYD
CX CX2023
boeing 747-867f
00:30
Local
HKG LAX
CX CX880
boeing 777-367(er)
00:30
Local
HKG CNS
CX CX147
airbus a330-343
00:30
Local
HKG BRU
CX CX291
airbus a350-941
00:30
Local
HKG MEL
CX CX105
boeing 777-367(er)
00:35
Local
HKG DXB
EK EK381
airbus a380-861
00:40
Local
HKG MAD
CX CX315
airbus a350-941
00:40
Local
HKG ICN
OZ OZ746 +2
airbus a350-941
00:45
Local
HKG ZRH
CX CX383
airbus a350-941
00:50
Local
HKG URC
CX CX998
airbus a330-343
00:50
Local
HKG SFO
CX CX872
boeing 777-367(er)
00:55
Local
HKG MXP
CX CX233
boeing 777-367(er)
01:00
Local
HKG MAN
CX CX219
airbus a350-941
01:00
Local
HKG TPE
RH4568
airbus a330-243f
01:00
Local
HKG YVR
CX CX888
boeing 777-367(er)
01:10
Local
HKG MUC
CX CX301
airbus a350-941
01:15
Local
HKG CAN
CX CX950
airbus a330-342
01:20
Local
HKG PVG
RH829
01:25
Local
HKG NRT
CX CX524 +1
airbus a330-343
01:35
Local
HKG MNL
HB233
boeing 737-8fh
01:40
Local
HKG SIN
CX CX659
airbus a330-343
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