Air freight LHR → HKG
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → HKG | 9,630 km | 11h 56m | 11h 56m |
| Cathay Cargo CX | LHR → HKG | 9,630 km | 11h 56m | 11h 56m |
| China Southern Cargo CZ | LHR → CAN → HKG | 9,632 km | 12h 32m | 20h 32m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → HKG | 9,644 km | 12h 33m | 20h 33m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → HKG | 9,734 km | 12h 39m | 20h 39m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → HKG | 9,808 km | 12h 44m | 20h 44m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → HKG | 9,839 km | 12h 47m | 20h 47m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → HKG | 9,938 km | 12h 54m | 20h 54m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | LHR → VIE → HKG | 9,976 km | 12h 56m | 20h 56m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → HKG | 10,068 km | 13h 3m | 21h 3m |
| Air China Cargo CA | LHR → PEK → HKG | 10,146 km | 13h 8m | 21h 8m |
| Air India Cargo AI | LHR → DEL → HKG | 10,478 km | 13h 32m | 21h 32m |
23 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to HKG?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 11h 56m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to HKG?
British Airways Cargo, Cathay Cargo, China Southern Cargo, KLM Cargo, DHL Aviation (EAT), Lufthansa Cargo and 29 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.