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HKG → BWN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Brunei International Airport (Bandar Seri Begawan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of Hong Kong's mountainous terrain upon departure and provides a better angle for spotting Bandar Seri Begawan's iconic water villages and mosques during the final descent into Brunei.
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Lantau Island Peaks
Aerial views of the rugged mountains of Lantau Island and the Big Buddha statue shortly after takeoff from HKG.
South China Sea Islands
Occasional sightings of remote islands and coral reefs scattered across the deep blue waters during the mid-flight cruise.
Brunei River & Rainforest
As the plane descends, view the winding Brunei River and the lush, dense tropical rainforest canopy of the Temburong district.
Kampong Ayer & Gold Domes
A glimpse of the famous 'Venice of the East' water village and the shimmering gold domes of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 10 minutes of the flight when the pilot aligns with the runway, offering views of the Brunei capital's distinctive architecture and the sprawling water settlement.
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
A spectacular view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Pearl River Delta immediately after departure.
Macau Skyline
Clear views of the Cotai Strip and the unique skyline of Macau's casino district as the flight heads south.
Muara Port
The industrial heart of Brunei, featuring large shipping vessels and the coastline of the South China Sea upon arrival.
Pulau Muara Besar
A view of the large industrial island and the surrounding mangrove swamps just before landing at BWN.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights, providing a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the horizon of the South China Sea. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the engineering marvel of the HZMB bridge and the coastal expansion of Macau.
Book Hotels in Bandar Seri BegawanDistance: 1,934 km (1,202 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: BWN (4.944200038909912, 114.9280014038086)
Route Type: International
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