Loading map...

CRK destination photo
HKG destination photo

CRKHKG

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an unparalleled view of the iconic Mount Pinatubo crater shortly after takeoff and provides a superior vantage point for the Macau skyline and Lantau Island during the approach into Hong Kong.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
🌋

Mount Pinatubo

Witness the breathtaking turquoise crater lake and the rugged volcanic landscape of this famous peak shortly after departure from Clark.

🏖️

Zambales Coastline

Detailed views of the western Luzon coastline, featuring white sand beaches and the deep blue waters of the South China Sea.

🌊

Scarborough Shoal

On clear days, you may spot the remote coral atoll formations in the distance as the plane heads northwest.

🇲🇴

Macau Skyline

As the flight descends, see the distinctive Grand Lisboa and the sprawling casino resorts of the Cotai Strip.

🗿

Tian Tan Buddha

Look down upon Lantau Island to spot the 'Big Buddha' statue and the Po Lin Monastery nestled in the green hills.

Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of Pinatubo. On afternoon flights (approx. 4:00 PM), the left side captures a stunning sunset over the South China Sea. During the typical descent from the south, this side provides the best view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
⛰️

Mount Arayat

A striking solitary stratovolcano rising abruptly from the flat plains of Central Luzon, visible immediately after takeoff.

🌾

Central Luzon Plains

A vast patchwork of emerald-green rice paddies and rural agricultural communities stretching toward the Sierra Madre.

🏙️

Victoria Harbour

If the flight approaches HKG from the east, you will get a magnificent view of the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon skyscrapers.

🌉

Tsing Ma Bridge

One of the world's longest suspension bridges, connecting Lantau Island to the mainland, visible during final approach.

🏗️

HKIA Three-Runway System

Get a bird's-eye view of the massive land reclamation and infrastructure projects at the airport itself.

The right side is ideal for morning flights (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Philippine landscape. If the wind dictates a landing from the east (Runway 25), sit on the right for a better chance to see the Central District skyscrapers and Victoria Peak.

Top Activities in Hong Kong
Route Information

Distance: 1,056 km (656 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: CRK (15.186, 120.559998)

Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.