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DME → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual journey featuring the rugged Ural Mountains, the majestic Altai Range, and a front-row seat to the massive infrastructure of the Pearl River Delta during descent.
Volga River
Visible shortly after takeoff from Moscow, Europe's longest river creates a winding silver ribbon across the plains.
Ural Mountains
The historic boundary between Europe and Asia, offering rolling peaks and deep green valleys early in the flight.
Altai Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks where Russia, Mongolia, and China converge, providing some of the most remote scenery on Earth.
Sichuan Basin
A landscape of deep river gorges and lush, terraced hillsides as the aircraft traverses central China.
Pearl River Delta
An incredible view of the world's largest megalopolis and the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon lighting, avoiding the harshest sun while highlighting the mountain relief. It also offers the best perspective for the iconic landing approach at HKG, often providing views of Lantau Island and the Big Buddha if the flight path circles from the west.
Siberian Taiga
Endless expanses of the world's largest coniferous forest stretching across the Russian heartland.
Gobi Desert
The northern fringes of the Gobi offer striking arid textures and vast, empty landscapes during the transition through Mongolia.
North China Plain
Bird's-eye views of dense urban centers and the industrial heart of Northern China as you head south.
South China Sea
Dotted with cargo ships and small islands, this area provides a scenic coastal finale before touching down.
Choose the left side for overnight flights to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Asian continent. It provides the best view of the vast Siberian wilderness, though glare can be intense once over Chinese territory.
Distance: 7,109 km (4,417 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 22 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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