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AMS → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is generally superior for this journey, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic Pamir and Tianshan mountain ranges and the iconic karst limestone formations of Southern China during the descent.
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The Alps
Distant but sharp views of the snow-capped European peaks while traversing southward over Central Europe.
Southern Caspian Sea
Crossing the world's largest inland sea, often revealing offshore oil platforms and salt-encrusted shores.
Pamir Mountains
Spectacular high-altitude views of the 'Roof of the World,' featuring some of the highest peaks outside the Himalayas.
Taklamakan Desert
The edge of one of the world's largest sandy deserts, showing massive crescent-shaped dunes.
Guilin Karst Peaks
Dramatic limestone mountains and winding rivers typical of Southern China, visible about an hour before landing.
Choose a seat behind the wing for the most unobstructed views of the mountain ranges. Most AMS-HKG flights are overnight; the most spectacular scenery (Pamir mountains and China karst) usually becomes visible in the morning light during the second half of the flight. Use a flight tracker to time your window-watching for the transition from the desert into the green mountains of Guangxi/Guangdong.
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Dutch Lowlands
Clear views of Amsterdam's canal rings and the reclaimed Polder lands shortly after departure from Schiphol.
Black Sea North Coast
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and the coastal landscapes of Eastern Europe.
Kazakh Steppe
The vast, seemingly endless golden plains of Central Asia, featuring unique geological erosion patterns.
Northern Tianshan
Glaciated peaks of the 'Celestial Mountains' bordering Kyrgyzstan and China.
Pearl River Delta
A dense urban tapestry featuring the massive skyscrapers of Shenzhen during the final approach.
The left side is excellent for catching the sunrise over the Eurasian landmass if the flight is an overnight service. It also provides a better view of the northern sprawl of the Pearl River Delta upon arrival.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 9,274 km (5,763 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 55 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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