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NGB → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers breathtaking coastal views of the East China Sea and the rugged Fujian shoreline, concluding with a dramatic approach over Lantau Island's peaks.
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Zhejiang Coastline
View the intricate and rugged shoreline with numerous deep-water bays shortly after takeoff.
Zhoushan Archipelago
Scores of small islands dotting the turquoise waters of the East China Sea seen from cruising altitude.
Xiamen Coastal View
Glimpses of the busy shipping lanes and the urban layout of Xiamen's island city and harbor.
South China Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue sea as the flight moves south towards the Pearl River Delta.
Lantau Island
Close-up views of the mountainous terrain and the Big Buddha statue during the final approach into HKG.
Book an afternoon flight to avoid the direct sun glare from the west. This side provides the best perspective of the South China Sea islands. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Lantau Island, as the aircraft often makes a low-altitude turn providing iconic Hong Kong scenery.
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Wuyi Mountains
Lush green mountain ranges and UNESCO heritage peaks visible throughout the Fujian province segment.
Shenzhen Skyline
The massive cluster of skyscrapers, including the Ping An Finance Centre, visible on the descent.
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
The world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Pearl River Delta as you prepare to land.
Pearl River Estuary
The complex network of waterways and the massive industrial expansion of Southern China's economic hub.
Urban Guangdong
Densely packed urban environments and infrastructure connecting the cities of Dongguan and Shenzhen.
The right side is superior for urban photography, especially for capturing the Shenzhen skyline and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Early morning flights offer beautiful misty views over the Fujian mountain ranges while avoiding the harsh glare of the setting sun.
Book Hotels in Hong KongDistance: 1,125 km (699 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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