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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers an exceptional mix of coastal Myanmar vistas at departure and the iconic Lantau Island approach into Hong Kong, often featuring the Big Buddha and South China Sea islands.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf of Martaban

Expansive views of the silty, golden waters where the Sittaung River meets the Andaman Sea.

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Tenasserim Hills

The high, cloud-covered mountain ranges that form the natural border between Myanmar and Thailand.

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The Mekong River

Aerial view of the mighty Mekong as it winds past the capital city of Vientiane, Laos.

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Hainan Island

The tropical northern coastline of China's largest island, often visible across the South China Sea.

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Lantau Island

Spectacular views of the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) and the lush peaks of Lantau during the HKG arrival.

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South China Sea Traffic

Countless cargo ships and tankers waiting outside the world's busiest ports as you enter HK airspace.

The right side is premier for the 'standard' approach into HKG. To see the Big Buddha, ensure you are in a window seat ahead of the wing. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some glare as the sun will be on this side, though it provides the most dramatic lighting for photos of the Myanmar coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Bago Yoma Hills

Dense forested ridges of the Pegu Range visible shortly after departing the Yangon basin.

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Luang Prabang Range

The rugged, mountainous terrain of northern Laos and the border region of Thailand.

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Red River Delta

A complex network of waterways and vibrant green rice paddies surrounding the city of Hanoi.

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Gulf of Tonkin Coast

The dramatic shoreline of Northern Vietnam, where the mountains meet the sea near Ha Long Bay.

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HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

The world's longest sea-crossing bridge-tunnel system visible during the final descent.

Sit on the left for views of the northern Vietnamese coastline. On the final approach, if the plane lands from the west, you will get a clear view of the massive bridge infrastructure and the Shenzhen skyline in the distance. This side is also better for avoiding direct sunlight on morning flights from Yangon.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,955 km (1,215 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min

Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Route Type: International

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