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XMN → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the rugged coastline of Southern China, major industrial cities like Shantou and Shenzhen, and the iconic Hong Kong skyline upon arrival.
Xiamen Urban Sprawl
Immediate views of Xiamen Island's dense urban core and the historic Gulangyu Island shortly after takeoff.
Han River Delta
Watch the Han River weave through Shantou city before emptying into the sea.
Daya Bay
The distinctive coastal architecture of the Daya Bay nuclear facility and the rugged Dapeng Peninsula.
Shenzhen Skyline
On a clear day, the massive skyscrapers of Shenzhen, including the Ping An Finance Center, are visible to the north.
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
As you descend into HKG, look for the world's longest sea-crossing bridge snaking across the Pearl River estuary.
Choose the right side for the best 'city' views. During the final approach to HKG (especially for Runway 25), this side often provides a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula before touchdown at Lantau Island.
Taiwan Strait
Expansive views of the shimmering blue waters separating mainland China from Taiwan.
Nanao Island
A large, mountainous island off the coast of Shantou known for its scenic wind farms.
South China Sea Shipping
Frequent sightings of massive cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting offshore islands and the deep blue of the South China Sea as you descend into Hong Kong from the east.
Distance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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