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HKG → REP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the sprawling Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during takeoff, the dramatic coastline of Central Vietnam, and the most expansive views of the Tonle Sap Lake upon the final approach into Siem Reap.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
An incredible view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge snaking across the Pearl River Delta.
Da Nang Coastline
Crystal clear views of the white sand beaches and the Marble Mountains as the flight crosses the Vietnamese coast.
Tonle Sap Lake
The massive 'Great Lake' of Cambodia, which changes size dramatically depending on the season.
Floating Villages
Distinctive clusters of floating communities visible on the edges of the Tonle Sap near Siem Reap.
Angkor Perimeter
While flights usually avoid the direct temple airspace, you can often spot the massive moats of the Angkor Archaeological Park to the north.
Sit on the right for the best approach views. During the monsoon season (June-October), the Tonle Sap swells to five times its size, offering a spectacular watery landscape. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you for better photography of the Cambodian plains.
Lantau Island Archipelago
Aerial views of the lush, mountainous terrain of Lantau and the outlying islands of Hong Kong immediately after takeoff.
Annamite Mountain Range
The rugged, dense jungle-covered peaks that form the natural border between Vietnam and Laos.
Lower Mekong Basin
A patchwork of emerald rice paddies and intricate irrigation canals as you transition from Laos into Northern Cambodia.
Siem Reap Countryside
Traditional Khmer stilted houses and rural village life visible during the lower stages of the descent.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out early for the Big Buddha on Lantau Island shortly after rotating from HKG.
Distance: 1,456 km (905 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Route Type: International
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