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MAA → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Chennai International Airport (Madras) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged mountain ranges across Myanmar and Laos, combined with the most iconic views of the Hong Kong skyline during a typical approach into HKG from the east.
Coromandel Coast
Aerial views of the Chennai shoreline and the vast Pulicat Lake shortly after takeoff.
Arakan Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys of western Myanmar visible after crossing the Bay of Bengal.
Mekong River
A clear view of the winding Mekong River as it forms the border between Thailand and Laos.
Hanoi Vicinity
Views of the sprawling Red River Delta and the outskirts of Vietnam's capital city.
Gulf of Tonkin
Busy maritime shipping lanes and the northern coastline of Hainan Island during the final cruise phase.
Victoria Harbour
The world-famous Hong Kong skyline and skyscrapers if the aircraft approaches from the east for landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun on the opposite side of the plane, reducing glare. During the descent, stay alert as the aircraft enters the Pearl River Delta; the transition from rural mountains to dense urban verticality is rapid and visually stunning.
Bay of Bengal
Expansive views of the ocean, often featuring massive towering cumulus clouds during monsoon seasons.
Irrawaddy Delta
The complex network of distributaries and green rice paddies in southern Myanmar.
Annamite Range
Dense, jungle-clad mountains spanning the border regions of Laos and Vietnam.
HZMB Bridge
The massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world's longest sea-crossing, visible during the final descent.
Lantau Island
Views of the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) and the rugged peaks of Lantau Island just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for spotting the engineering marvels of the Pearl River Delta bridges and the outlying islands of Hong Kong. If you are flying during the late afternoon, this side will catch the warm glow of the setting sun over the South China Sea.
Distance: 3,713 km (2,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 22 min
Departure: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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