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RGN → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
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.
Gulf of Martaban
Expansive views of the silty, golden waters where the Sittaung River meets the Andaman Sea.
Tenasserim Hills
The high, cloud-covered mountain ranges that form the natural border between Myanmar and Thailand.
The Mekong River
Aerial view of the mighty Mekong as it winds past the capital city of Vientiane, Laos.
Hainan Island
The tropical northern coastline of China's largest island, often visible across the South China Sea.
Lantau Island
Spectacular views of the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) and the lush peaks of Lantau during the HKG arrival.
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.
Bago Yoma Hills
Dense forested ridges of the Pegu Range visible shortly after departing the Yangon basin.
Luang Prabang Range
The rugged, mountainous terrain of northern Laos and the border region of Thailand.
Red River Delta
A complex network of waterways and vibrant green rice paddies surrounding the city of Hanoi.
Gulf of Tonkin Coast
The dramatic shoreline of Northern Vietnam, where the mountains meet the sea near Ha Long Bay.
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.
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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