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BKI → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu shortly after takeoff and a stunning aerial perspective of the thousands of islands along the Zhejiang coastline during descent.
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Mount Kinabalu
Borneo's highest and most iconic granite peak, visible shortly after departure from BKI.
Spratly Islands
A glimpse of turquoise coral atolls and remote reefs scattered across the South China Sea.
Taiwan Strait
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes with distant silhouettes of Taiwan's central mountain range.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning cluster of thousands of islands near the mouth of Hangzhou Bay during descent.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges, often visible on the final approach into HGH.
Sit on the right side for the best chance to see Mount Kinabalu early in the flight; ensure your flight departs before 10 AM for the clearest mountain visibility. On descent, this side provides superior views of the complex island geography of the East China Sea.
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South China Sea
Expansive views of deep blue waters and remote maritime shipping lanes.
Pearl River Delta
Distant views of the sprawling urban landscapes of southern China during the mid-flight transition.
Wuyi Mountains
The rugged, mist-covered green peaks of Fujian province as you head north.
Qiantang River
The iconic winding river leading into Hangzhou, known for its massive tidal bore.
Opt for a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Chinese mainland mountains. Early morning flights are ideal as the sun rises on the opposite side, providing soft lighting for the landscape.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,740 km (1,703 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: International
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