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KMG â HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a prime view of the stunning karst mountain formations in Guangxi and the world-renowned Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during the final descent.
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Guangxi Karst Landscape
Spectacular views of the iconic 'sugar-loaf' limestone mountains as the flight crosses southern China.
HZMB Bridge
The 55km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is clearly visible spanning the sea during the descent.
Macau Skyline
Detailed views of the Macau Peninsula and the glitzy Cotai Strip casinos just before landing.
Lantau Island
Home to the Big Buddha and steep mountain ridges, visible as the plane lines up for the runway.
The right side is the undisputed winner for landmarks. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the Macau skyline. For photography, late afternoon flights offer beautiful golden hour lighting over the karst mountains and the South China Sea islands.
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Dianchi Lake
Visible shortly after takeoff from Kunming, this is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan province.
Guangzhou Megacity
As the flight nears the coast, the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta becomes visible.
Tai Mo Shan
The highest peak in Hong Kong, located in the New Territories, is often visible on the approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to get a better view of the massive urban development across the northern Pearl River Delta. This side is also excellent for seeing the rugged green hills of Hong Kong's New Territories during a northern approach.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 1,160 km (721 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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