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EWR → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the vast Arctic ice shelf during the polar transit and provides the most dramatic views of the Pearl River Delta's engineering marvels upon descent into Hong Kong.
High Arctic Ice
Endless fields of fractured pack ice and turquoise meltwater pools visible during the polar crossing, especially in summer.
Siberian Taiga
An immense, uninterrupted carpet of evergreen forest stretching across the Russian interior.
Northern Frontiers
The rugged mountain ranges north of Beijing where the Great Wall of China is situated, visible on exceptionally clear days.
HKZM Bridge
The world's longest bridge-tunnel sea crossing, connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao, visible during the final approach.
Lantau Island
Aerial views of the mountainous Lantau Island, including the Big Buddha statue and the cable cars, just before touchdown.
Request a window on the right for the iconic approach into HKG; you will likely see the massive infrastructure projects of the Greater Bay Area. For summer flights, this side experiences the 'Midnight Sun' phenomenon during the polar transit.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the dense skyscrapers of Midtown and Lower Manhattan immediately after takeoff.
Baffin Island
Stunning vistas of jagged Arctic peaks and deep fjords as the flight heads toward the magnetic North Pole.
Lake Baikal
View the world's deepest freshwater lake, which appears as a massive, dark blue crescent set within the Siberian wilderness.
Gobi Desert
The vast, orange-hued expanse of the Mongolian Gobi, featuring remote desert basins and rocky outcrops.
Sichuan Basin
Dramatic limestone mountains and lush, terraced landscapes as the aircraft crosses central China.
The left side is optimal for seeing the NYC skyline if the aircraft departs toward the north. It also provides better lighting conditions for photography during the mid-flight segment over Asia, as it generally faces away from the harsh direct sun.
Distance: 12,960 km (8,053 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 hrs 15 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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