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TAO → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of inland China's diverse geography, including the massive Poyang Lake and a more dramatic approach over the Pearl River Delta featuring the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Laoshan Mountain
Right after takeoff, view the granite peaks of this sacred Taoist mountain near the Qingdao coast.
Poyang Lake
Mid-flight, you can spot China's largest freshwater lake, which changes dramatically in size between seasons.
Nanling Mountains
Fly over the lush, green mountain ranges that separate central China from the southern coastal provinces.
HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
A spectacular view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge connecting the three major Pearl River cities.
Lantau Island
Catch a glimpse of the Big Buddha statue and the cable car path during the final approach into HKG.
The right side is best for seeing the iconic HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during descent. Aim for a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of Poyang Lake.
Qingdao Coastline
Excellent views of the Yellow Sea and the expanding coastline as you head south from Liuting.
Shenzhen Skyline
A sprawling view of the dense urban development of Shenzhen just before entering Hong Kong airspace.
Pearl River Estuary
Observe the heavy maritime traffic and the intricate network of shipping lanes serving southern China.
Sai Kung Peninsula
If arriving from the northeast, you may see the rugged coastlines and green islands of the New Territories.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During descent, look for the skyscrapers of Kowloon if the flight path tracks closer to the city center.
Distance: 1,672 km (1,039 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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