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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route because it offers the best views of the sunrise over the Australian outback during the typical morning arrival, along with prime views of the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre.

Left Side Highlights
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Hong Kong Skyline

Dramatic views of Victoria Harbour and the dense skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island shortly after takeoff.

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Mount Kinabalu

If the flight path crosses Borneo, the massive granite peaks of Malaysia's highest mountain are visible to the east.

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Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda)

The vast, shimmering white salt pan of Australia's largest lake, which occasionally turns pink after rain.

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Flinders Ranges

Stunning geological formations and ancient, rugged mountain ridges that stretch across the South Australian interior.

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Adelaide Hills

The lush, rolling green hills and world-class vineyards of the Barossa and Adelaide regions on final approach.

Since this flight usually departs HKG at night and arrives in ADL in the morning, choose the left side to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Australian desert. In the winter months, the sun rises later, aligning perfectly with the descent over the Flinders Ranges. Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze distorting the view of the fragile desert ecosystems.

Right Side Highlights
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Palawan Archipelago

Exquisite views of the limestone cliffs and turquoise lagoons of the western Philippines.

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Timor Sea

The transition from the deep ocean to the shallow, reef-filled waters of the Australian continental shelf.

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Great Sandy Desert

Expansive views of the iron-rich red sands and unique dune patterns of Western Australia.

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Gulf St Vincent

Clear views of the blue waters and the coastline of the Yorke Peninsula across the gulf.

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Port Adelaide

Industrial heritage sites, the shipping canal, and the northern coastal suburbs visible during the final banking maneuvers.

The right side is excellent for observing the vastness of the Australian desert without the glare of the morning sun. It offers a more direct view of the coastline of Gulf St Vincent as the aircraft lines up for Runway 23. If you prefer to sleep during the flight, this side avoids the direct morning sunlight hitting your window as you head south-southeast.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,876 km (4,273 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 5 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)

Route Type: International

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