Flying from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, making Hong Kong 15 hours ahead of El Paso.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ELP to HKG flight.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Many travellers pass through Los Angeles International Airport on this route.
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
ELP is located at 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from ELP arrive at their destination on time.
El Paso International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central El Paso. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ELP? If you've booked an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a El Paso International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong Intl Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from El Paso International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from El Paso International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you want to visit Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ELP to HKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Shenzhen is another well-known destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without seeing Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
