international · 5h 00m · 2,882 km
Hong Kong to Tokyo (HND)
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite (777-300ER) leads the field with a 8.2/10.In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
Quick pick
Fly Cathay Pacific. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has 2 more inches of legroom and free Wi-Fi (paid on Cathay Pacific).
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on ANA).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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Flying with family
- Most legroom: ANA (34"). Least: Cathay Pacific (31"). That 3" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In business class, Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite (777-300ER) leads the field with a 8.2/10.
- In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
- In economy, JAL's Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.3/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Cathay Pacific or ANA on HKG-HND?
Aria Suite (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) dominates ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.2/10 vs 6. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.
Which is better in premium economy: Cathay Pacific or ANA on HKG-HND?
Premium Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) beats Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: 40" of pitch vs 38".
Which is better in economy: Cathay Pacific or ANA on HKG-HND?
Economy (ANA, 787-9) edges out Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 4.3. The deciding factor: 34" of pitch vs 31". Cathay Pacific fights back on power.
Which is better in business: Cathay Pacific or JAL on HKG-HND?
Aria Suite (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) edges out Sky Suite III (Japan Airlines, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.4. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Japan Airlines fights back on power.
Which is better in premium economy: Cathay Pacific or JAL on HKG-HND?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats Premium Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) in premium economy, scoring 7/10 vs 5.9. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 40". Cathay Pacific fights back on seat width and privacy.
Which is better in economy: Cathay Pacific or JAL on HKG-HND?
Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.3. The deciding factor: 33" of pitch vs 31". Cathay Pacific fights back on power.
Which is better in business: ANA or JAL on HKG-HND?
Sky Suite III (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.4/10 vs 6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in premium economy: ANA or JAL on HKG-HND?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) dominates Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 7/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38". ANA fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: ANA or JAL on HKG-HND?
Economy (ANA, 787-9) and Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 5.2 vs 5.3/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in ANA ANA Business Staggered on HKG-HND?
Best: True window seats (A/K) in odd rows for maximum privacy with the stagger. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle with less privacy. Staggered 1-2-1 with direct aisle access. Safran Cirrus III lie-flat. 17-inch IFE. Nishikawa mattress pad and duvet. Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining. Not "The Room" — that's on the 777-300ER only (The Room FX for 787 launches Aug 2026).
What are the best seats in JAL Sky Suite III on HKG-HND?
Best: Row 3 (all seats) and rows 9-10 window seats for privacy. Window seats (A/K) have stowable privacy partition creating semi-enclosed space. Avoid: Row 1 (galley noise/light directly in front). Row 10 is near the premium economy curtain. Staggered 2-2-2 with all-aisle-access. Collins Apex Suite with 74-inch bed and Airweave mattress pad. 23-inch non-touchscreen IFE. Sony noise-cancelling headphones. Window seats have the most privacy but slightly narrow entrance. Storage is limited across all seats. No pajamas on 787-9 (only on A350-1000). Free unlimited WiFi in business class (Panasonic Ku-band). Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining with dine-on-demand option.
What are the best seats in JAL Premium Economy on HKG-HND?
Best: Rows 18-19 (sweet spot away from bulkhead and rear lavatories). Avoid: Row 17 is bulkhead — extra legroom but smaller 8.9-inch screen that must stow for takeoff/landing. Row 21 closest to rear lavatories. Cradle-style recline (seat pan slides forward). Sony noise-cancelling headphones provided. 1 hour free WiFi, additional time purchasable. Sakura Lounge access at NRT/HND/KIX/SFO. Champagne and premium beverage selection. Won Skytrax Best Premium Economy in Asia 2024-2025. Bulkhead row 17 has 8.9-inch screens vs 12.1-inch elsewhere.
What are the best seats in JAL Economy on HKG-HND?
Best: Rows 45-46 (exit row, extra legroom). Window pairs (A/B or H/K) mean only one person to climb over vs 3-3-3 on other airlines. Avoid: Row 59 (last row — galley noise, potentially limited recline). Bulkhead seats have smaller 8.9-inch screens that stow for takeoff/landing. 8-abreast 2-4-2 layout gives ~1 inch wider seats than 9-abreast competitors on 787. 1 hour free WiFi, additional purchasable. Two meal services on long-haul with Sky Oasis self-serve snack bar between meals. Won Skytrax Best Economy Class Seat 2025. Exit row seats (rows 45-46) have extra legroom but may have limited or no recline and armrests may not lift. USB-A + AC power at every seat (no USB-C).