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POM → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Owen Stanley Range immediately after takeoff and the best potential for seeing the iconic Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour during the final approach.
Owen Stanley Range
Spectacular views of the rugged spine of Papua New Guinea, including areas near the historic Kokoda Track.
Mount Wilhelm
PNG's highest peak often pierces through the clouds to the northeast as you head toward the Bismarck Sea.
Luzon Volcanic Arc
Potential sightings of the Sierra Madre mountains and active volcanic peaks along the eastern Philippines.
Hong Kong Skyline
On standard approaches from the south, the right side offers views of Victoria Harbour and the dense skyscrapers of HK Island.
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Look down during the final seconds of the flight to see the world's longest sea-crossing bridge structure.
The right side is superior for the first hour of flight as you clear the dramatic PNG mountain ranges. For the arrival into Hong Kong, if the plane lands toward the east, you'll see the stunning city density. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains and the city skyline.
Gulf of Papua
Aerial views of the vast deltas and mangrove forests where the Fly River meets the sea shortly after departure.
Mount Giluwe
The highest volcano in the Australian continent and Oceania, visible in the distance across the PNG Highlands.
Palawan Archipelago
Stunning views of the turquoise waters and limestone karst formations of the western Philippine islands.
South China Sea Sunsets
On afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.
Lantau Island
Close-up views of the Tian Tan Buddha and the rugged green peaks of Lantau during the descent into HKG.
Choose the left side for afternoon departures to enjoy the sunset over the South China Sea. If the flight arrives from the west, you will get a great look at the Big Buddha on Lantau Island just before landing.
Distance: 5,064 km (3,147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 57 min
Departure: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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