Connecting through Narita from Hong Kong
Mar 4, 2014, 6:36 pm
#1
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Connecting through Narita from Hong Kong
Hi,
I only have a 30 minute connect time from ANA flight into Narita from Hong Kong, and connecting to United back US. I'm worried that 60 minutes is not enough time.
A few years ago, I did the opposite connection (NRT to HKG) and had to collect my luggage, and go back through security again. At that time, I had a three hour layover, so plenty of time. I remember there being really long lines.
I am flying Business class on ANA, and connecting to United First. I don't know if there are any special routes for or quicker lines.
I only have a 30 minute connect time from ANA flight into Narita from Hong Kong, and connecting to United back US. I'm worried that 60 minutes is not enough time.
A few years ago, I did the opposite connection (NRT to HKG) and had to collect my luggage, and go back through security again. At that time, I had a three hour layover, so plenty of time. I remember there being really long lines.
I am flying Business class on ANA, and connecting to United First. I don't know if there are any special routes for or quicker lines.
Mar 4, 2014, 7:25 pm
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Is your connection 30 minutes or 60 minutes? If you are booked on a single ticket, 30 minutes is below the MCT and should impossible. If you are on separate tickets, 60 minutes is extremely tight and you would not be protected if your flight from HKG is delayed.
Is your connection 30 minutes or 60 minutes? If you are booked on a single ticket, 30 minutes is below the MCT and should impossible. If you are on separate tickets, 60 minutes is extremely tight and you would not be protected if your flight from HKG is delayed.
Mar 4, 2014, 7:34 pm
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I think 45 mins is MCT. In practice it should take you significantly less time than that. But as armage states, you should not attempt to make the connection in less time because it will have to be on separate tickets, which leaves you unprotected.
Mar 5, 2014, 10:57 am
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Typo...60 minutes transfer time in Narita from HKG to US.
Just updated the typo. I am on ANA airlines booked through by United.
I should have my boarding passes for both flights at check-in in HKG.
Last time I did a connection it was more than six years ago. I have been to narita since for business but only connected once.
If 45 minutes is enough, I should be okay. Thanks folks for responding!
I should have my boarding passes for both flights at check-in in HKG.
Last time I did a connection it was more than six years ago. I have been to narita since for business but only connected once.
If 45 minutes is enough, I should be okay. Thanks folks for responding!