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KWL → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Pearl River Estuary, the engineering marvel of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and the rugged coastal scenery of Lantau Island during the descent.
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Li River Valley
The winding river set against jagged karst peaks during the initial ascent.
Xijiang River
The massive waterway of the West River as it flows toward the delta.
Macao Peninsula
Clear views of the Macao Tower and the glittering casino district of Cotai.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
The world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Lingdingyang channel.
Lantau Big Buddha
The Tian Tan Buddha statue may be visible on the mountain peaks of Lantau Island.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Request a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Flights are short (approx. 1 hour), so have your camera ready 20 minutes after takeoff. For landing, the right side often looks directly onto Lantau Island's peaks and the airport's surrounding sea.
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Guilin Karst Hills
Dramatic limestone formations visible immediately after takeoff from KWL.
Dinghu Mountain
Aerial view of the lush greenery and biosphere reserve near Zhaoqing.
Guangzhou Cityscape
A distant view of the sprawling Pearl River Delta metropolis and the Canton Tower.
Shenzhen Skyline
Dense clusters of skyscrapers near the northern border of Hong Kong.
Tuen Mun Coastline
Dense residential developments and beaches of the New Territories during the final approach.
Sit on the left for a better chance to see the urban density of Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This side is typically better if the plane approaches HKG from the east (Runway 25L/R), as it faces the mainland and the northern mountains of Hong Kong.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 510 km (317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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