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CTU → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic karst mountains in Guangxi and the spectacular engineering of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during the descent.
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Guangxi Karst Peaks
Dramatic limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains typical of the Guilin and Hezhou regions.
Macau Peninsula
Clear views of the Grand Lisboa and the dense casino clusters of the Cotai Strip during the descent.
HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
The world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Pearl River Estuary.
Lantau Island
The Big Buddha and the lush, mountainous terrain of Lantau Island just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for viewing the Pearl River Delta's maritime infrastructure. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, minimizing glare while photographing Macau and the HZMB bridge.
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Guiyang Urban Area
Aerial view of the high-rise clusters of Guiyang nestled within the Guizhou mountains.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged forested peaks marking the natural border between Hunan and Guangdong provinces.
Shenzhen Skyline
A panoramic view of the massive Ping An Finance Center and Shenzhen's sprawling tech districts during arrival.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the South China Sea coastline. During landing, this side provides a better view of the northern New Territories and the Shenzhen border.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 1,352 km (840 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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