Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BWI to HKG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWI and HKG:
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BWI:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Baltimore Washington International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hong Kong in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to HKG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.