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RUH → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the UAE coastline, the lush Western Ghats of India, and the iconic approach into Hong Kong, often featuring views of the city skyline and South China Sea islands.
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Rub' al Khali Edge
The northern fringes of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest contiguous sand desert.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Distant but clear views of the UAE's coastal skyscrapers and artificial islands like the Palm Jumeirah.
Western Ghats
Lush, forested mountain ranges that greet the flight as it crosses the Indian coastline.
South China Sea Islands
Scattered tropical islands and cargo ships queuing for the world's busiest ports.
Hong Kong Island
On the standard western approach, spectacular views of Victoria Peak, Lamma Island, and the dense skyscrapers.
The right side is essential for the Hong Kong arrival. Aim for a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views of the city's terrain. Since this route often flies eastward into the sunrise, keep your window shade partially closed during the middle of the flight to avoid glare, opening it as you approach Southeast Asia.
Book Hotels in Hong KongAd-Dahna Desert
Red sand dunes stretching across central Saudi Arabia immediately after departure.
Persian Gulf
Deep turquoise waters contrasted against the sandy coastlines of the northern Emirates.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
Vast agricultural landscapes and winding river systems across central India.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Dramatic mountain ridges and green valleys as the flight enters Southern China.
Pearl River Delta
The massive urban sprawl of Shenzhen and Guangzhou visible during the initial descent.
For night flights, the left side provides views of the brightly lit cities of the Persian Gulf and Northern India. If flying during the day, look for the unique circular irrigation patterns in the Saudi desert shortly after takeoff from Riyadh.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 6,782 km (4,214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 59 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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