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YYZ → HKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Canadian Arctic, the Mongolian Steppe, and a high probability of seeing the iconic Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour during the final approach.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
View the rugged coastline of Northern Ontario and the vast, often ice-choked waters of the bay.
Arctic Ice Cap
Cross over the frozen wilderness of the high Arctic, featuring massive ice sheets and desolate tundra.
Mongolian Steppe
Expansive views of the rolling green and brown grasslands of central Asia's high plateau.
Great Wall of China
On clear days, sections of the wall can be spotted snaking across the mountain ridges north of Beijing.
Hong Kong Cityscape
The 'A' seats provide the best view of Kowloon and Victoria Peak when landing from the north.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine glare. During the summer months, you'll experience 'the midnight sun' over the Arctic. On the descent into HKG, keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the city view, though smog can occasionally limit visibility.
Baffin Island Peaks
Witness the dramatic, jagged mountains and deep fjords of the Qikiqtaaluk Region.
Siberian Taiga
Fly over the world's largest coniferous forest, appearing as an endless sea of deep green.
Gobi Desert
Observe the striking contrasts of the orange sands and rocky outcrops of the Mongolian-Chinese border.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded silt landscape of north-central China offers fascinating textures from above.
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
During the final approach, look down for the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the delta.
The right side is excellent for viewing the rugged Siberian landscape. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may catch the edge of the Ural Mountains. When approaching HKG, this side is ideal for seeing the many outlying islands like Lantau and the massive bridge infrastructure.
Distance: 12,549 km (7,798 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 hrs 46 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Route Type: International
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