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WUH → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning transitions from the Yangtze River basin to the South China Sea, the right side provides a superior view of the sacred Nanyue Hengshan mountains and a spectacular final approach over the world's longest sea-crossing bridge.
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Nanyue Hengshan
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, visible as a prominent granite massif rising from the Hunan plains.
Xiang River Valley
Follow the silver thread of the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze that defines the landscape of Hunan.
Nanling Mountains
Fly over the dramatic peaks of the Nanling range, which acts as a natural climatic barrier between central and south China.
Guangzhou Distant View
On clear days, the Canton Tower and the dense skyscrapers of the Pearl River Delta's northern hub are visible to the west.
HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
The highlight of the trip, this 55km bridge and tunnel system is best viewed during the final approach into Chek Lap Kok.
Tian Tan Buddha
As the plane banks for landing at HKG, look for the 'Big Buddha' sitting atop the hills of Lantau Island.
Book a window seat on the right for afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the South China Sea. During the landing phase, keep your camera ready for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which looks like a dragon crossing the sea. This side also typically offers the best views of the airport's massive reclamation project and the nearby islands.
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Yangtze River Crossing
Immediately after takeoff from WUH, enjoy an aerial view of the massive Yangtze River and the urban sprawl of Wuhan's three towns.
Hubei-Hunan Plains
A patchwork of fertile agricultural land and small lakes characteristic of central China's lake country.
Luoxiao Mountain Range
Rugged green ridges marking the border between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces during the mid-flight cruise.
Shenzhen Skyline
On the descent, witness the massive density of Futian district and the Ping An Finance Centre.
Victoria Harbour
If the flight approaches from the east, passengers see the iconic Hong Kong Island skyline and the busy shipping lanes.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out for the Pearl River's eastern banks as you descend into the dense airspace near the border. If the wind dictates a landing from the east (Runway 25), the left side provides the classic 'checkerboard' style view of the city's high-rises.
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Get eSIMs for Hong KongDistance: 943 km (586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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