Hong Kong International Airport is a large airport serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Its IATA code is HKG and its ICAO code is VHHH. The airport lies at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 07C/25C, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HKG
- ICAO code
- VHHH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 28 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- 22.3118, 113.9149
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07C/25C | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hong Kong International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MFM Macau International Airport | Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Macao SAR China | 38 km · 24 mi |
| SZX Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | Shenzhen, China | 38 km · 24 mi |
| ZUH Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | Zhuhai (Jinwan), China | 65 km · 40 mi |
| HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport | Huizhou (Pingtan), China | 108 km · 67 mi |
| FUO Foshan Shadi Airport | Foshan (Nanhai), China | 122 km · 76 mi |
| CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Guangzhou (Huadu), China | 136 km · 85 mi |
| HSC Shaoguan Danxia Airport | Shaoguan, China | 301 km · 187 mi |
| WUZ Wuzhou Xijiang Airport | Tangbu, China | 314 km · 195 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HKG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,992 | 1,237 | 1,075 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,566 | 1,594 | 1,385 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,903 | 1,804 | 1,567 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,747 | 2,328 | 2,023 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,919 | 3,678 | 3,196 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,394 | 4,595 | 3,993 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,007 | 4,975 | 4,324 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,154 | 5,688 | 4,943 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,590 | 5,959 | 5,178 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,630 | 5,984 | 5,200 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,675 | 6,633 | 5,764 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,664 | 7,248 | 6,298 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,970 | 8,059 | 7,003 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,498 | 8,387 | 7,288 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,151 | 8,793 | 7,641 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,003 | 11,187 | 9,721 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | FLIGHT SERVICE | 122.400 |
| APP | APP | 119.100 |
| APP | Director | 119.500 |
| ATIS-A | Arrivel | 128.200 |
| ATIS-D | Departure | 127.050 |
| CAC | ZONE CON | 120.600 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 129.900 |
| DEP | DEP | 123.800 |
| EMG | Hong Kong Guard | 121.500 |
| GND | GND North | 121.600 |
| GND | GND South | 122.550 |
| RDR | Radar | 121.300 |
| RDR | PRECISION | 133.700 |
| TWR | Tower North | 118.200 |
| TWR | TWR South | 118.400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hong Kong International Airport?
The IATA code of Hong Kong International Airport is HKG and its ICAO code is VHHH.
Where is Hong Kong International Airport located?
Hong Kong International Airport is in Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China, at 22.3118, 113.9149.
What time zone is Hong Kong International Airport in?
Hong Kong International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hong Kong International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07C/25C, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hong Kong International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Macau International Airport (MFM), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.