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HKG → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of Central Asia's diverse geography, including the massive Lake Balkhash and a more direct view of the Ural Mountains during the transition from Asia into Europe.
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Gobi Desert
The arid and vast expanse of the northern Chinese and southern Mongolian interior.
Northern Tianshan
Spectacular views of the jagged, glacier-topped ridges along the border of China and Kazakhstan.
Lake Balkhash
A striking contrast of the crescent-shaped turquoise lake against the dry Kazakh landscape.
Ural Mountains
The iconic geographical boundary separating the Asian and European continents.
Russian Taiga
Dense evergreen forests and patchwork farmlands as the plane descends toward Moscow.
Moscow Approach
Views of the sprawling Moscow metropolitan area and industrial outskirts before landing at DME.
The right side is essential for viewing Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan, which appears as a vibrant blue streak in the steppe. Keep an eye out for the Ural Mountains roughly 1.5 to 2 hours before landing. On winter flights, the snow-covered Tianshan range is particularly breathtaking from this side. For evening arrivals, the right side often catches the golden hour glow over the Russian landscape.
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Pearl River Delta
Dense urban sprawl and island clusters of Hong Kong and Macau immediately after takeoff.
Kunlun Mountains
The northern rim of the Tibetan Plateau featuring high-altitude, snow-dusted peaks.
Qaidam Basin
Desolate and beautiful salt lakes and desert terrain in the Qinghai province of China.
Southern Tianshan
Dramatic views of the 'Celestial Mountains' with massive glaciers and deep valleys.
Kazakh Steppes
Infinite horizons of the vast Central Asian plains stretching toward the Russian border.
Volga River
Crossing the widest sections of Europe's longest river as the flight nears the Russian heartland.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Pearl River Delta upon departure. During the mid-flight over China, look out for the desolate beauty of the Qaidam Basin. Because this flight travels northwest, the left side will face the sun for much of the day; keep the window shade partially down to manage glare and cabin heat during daylight hours.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 7,109 km (4,417 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 22 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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