Emirates flight from Dubai diverted after failing to land in Hong Kong

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Hong Kong was unexpectedly rerouted to Taiwan on Monday after multiple unsuccessful attempts to land, reportedly because of wind conditions.

Flight EK382, operated by Dubai’s flagship carrier, was diverted to Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan after it was unable to land in Hong Kong.

The crew and passengers stayed overnight in Kaohsiung and flew back to Hong Kong on the Emirates plane – a Boeing 777-31H(ER), registered A6-EPU – on Tuesday.

Flight data shows the aircraft made at least two unsuccessful landing attempts and circled over Hong Kong and surrounds before the diversion.

Weather conditions, with sustained winds of about 12 knots, could have contributed to the landing difficulties, media outlet Aviation A2Z reported, citing an aviation observer.