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HKG → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for its unparalleled views of the Swiss Alps during the final approach into Zurich, coupled with distant views of the Himalayan range and the Caucasus mountains during transit.
Pearl River Delta
Witness the massive infrastructure of the Greater Bay Area and the Macau-Zhuhai bridges shortly after takeoff.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' offers stunning high-altitude vistas of rugged peaks and vast, desolate valleys.
Caucasus Range
Glance south at the dramatic snow-capped peaks that form the natural border between Russia and Georgia.
The Swiss Alps
As the plane descends, the left side provides a front-row seat to the iconic jagged peaks of central Switzerland.
Zurich Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the city and its surrounding hills as the aircraft lines up for landing.
For the most dramatic experience, choose the left side on daytime flights. On the approach to Zurich, the sun usually illuminates the Alps from the south, providing perfect lighting for photography. For red-eye flights, the sunrise over Eastern Europe on this side is breathtaking.
Shenzhen Skyline
Look north to see the dense cluster of skyscrapers that define China's Silicon Valley.
Gobi Desert
Observe the mesmerizing textures and orange hues of the desert landscapes in Northern China.
Caspian Sea
Fly over the northern reaches of the world's largest inland sea, showing vast blue expanses.
Lake Constance
A stunning view of 'Bodensee', where the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Black Forest
Distant views of the dense evergreen canopies in southwestern Germany during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for night departures to see the bright city lights of Shenzhen and Guangzhou. During the descent, keep an eye out for Lake Constance (Bodensee). If the flight takes a more northerly route, you will have better views of the vast Russian or Kazakh steppes.
Distance: 9,280 km (5,766 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 55 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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