Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to HKG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RDU and HKG:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
$775 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,451. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to HKG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Book a hotel close to HKG if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hong Kong in April.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to HKG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've visited Hong Kong, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Shenzhen is another favourite destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without seeing Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.