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HKG → ADL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide)?
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.
Hong Kong Skyline
Dramatic views of Victoria Harbour and the dense skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island shortly after takeoff.
Mount Kinabalu
If the flight path crosses Borneo, the massive granite peaks of Malaysia's highest mountain are visible to the east.
Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda)
The vast, shimmering white salt pan of Australia's largest lake, which occasionally turns pink after rain.
Flinders Ranges
Stunning geological formations and ancient, rugged mountain ridges that stretch across the South Australian interior.
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.
Palawan Archipelago
Exquisite views of the limestone cliffs and turquoise lagoons of the western Philippines.
Timor Sea
The transition from the deep ocean to the shallow, reef-filled waters of the Australian continental shelf.
Great Sandy Desert
Expansive views of the iron-rich red sands and unique dune patterns of Western Australia.
Gulf St Vincent
Clear views of the blue waters and the coastline of the Yorke Peninsula across the gulf.
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.
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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