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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the mainland Chinese coastline, the dense urban clusters of the Pearl River Delta, and a spectacular view of the Shenzhen skyline upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Red River Delta

Lush green agricultural patterns and winding river systems immediately after departure from Hanoi.

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Zhanjiang Coastline

The industrial and port infrastructure of the Leizhou Peninsula visible as the flight tracks east.

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Pearl River Delta

A sprawling megalopolis view including Zhuhai and Macau as the plane prepares for its final approach.

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Shenzhen Skyline

A close-up view of the dense skyscraper clusters and the iconic Ping An Finance Center.

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HKG Northern Approach

Views of the reclaimed land and the busy taxiways of Hong Kong International Airport from the north.

For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you (shining on the land). Watch for the sudden transition from rural Vietnam to the hyper-urbanized southern coast of China about 60 minutes into the flight. On clear days, you can see the entire span of the Pearl River Delta's interconnected cities.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Gulf of Tonkin

Deep blue oceanic vistas as the flight crosses the sea between Vietnam and Hainan.

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Hainan Island

Views of the northern tip of Hainan and the Qiongzhou Strait separating it from the mainland.

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HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

The world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Lingdingyang channel.

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Lantau Island

The mountainous terrain of Lantau and potentially the Tian Tan Buddha statue if approaching from the south.

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Wanshan Archipelago

A cluster of small, rugged islands scattered in the South China Sea just south of Hong Kong.

This side is ideal for capturing the scale of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the descent. If the flight is in the afternoon, be prepared for some glare from the southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the bridge and the unique island formations.

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Route Information

Distance: 846 km (526 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)

Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Route Type: International

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