To HKG?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
On the approach, the left side typically offers a breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong skyline, and the rugged terrain of Lantau Island.
On the approach, the left side typically offers a breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong skyline, and the rugged terrain of Lantau Island.
The left side provides one of the most spectacular aerial views in the world, featuring a direct line of sight to Mount Everest and the Great Himalayan Range shortly after takeoff.
The right side offers an unparalleled sequence of views, ranging from the initial sweep of the Italian coastline to the majestic southern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and the iconic skyscraper-dense approach into Hong Kong.
The right side is overwhelmingly superior for this route because it offers a clear view of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic coastline of southern Japan and Lantau Island upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, starting with the immediate majesty of the Swiss Alps after takeoff, followed by the southern Caucasus, the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau's northern edge, and the world-class skyline approach into Hong Kong.
The left side offers a superior view of the North American coastline, the Alaskan wilderness, and the volcanic landscapes of the Russian Far East and Japan.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic landscapes on this route, including the core of the Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff and the southern rim of the majestic Tibetan Plateau later in the flight.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers an incredible view of Mount Kinabalu shortly after takeoff and the iconic Hong Kong city skyline during the approach to HKG.
While both sides offer scenic views of southern China's topography, the left side is the clear winner for the iconic approach into Hong Kong, often providing a panoramic view of the city skyline and Victoria Harbour.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Trans-Ili Alatau at takeoff, the towering peaks of the Kunlun range, and the breathtaking karst landscape of southern China.
The left side (Port) is generally superior for this route, offering the most dramatic views of the Caucasus Mountains and the majestic, snow-capped Tian Shan range during the transition into China.
While both sides offer stunning polar views, the right side typically provides a superior view of the New York City skyline upon departure and the iconic Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour on a standard approach into HKG.
The right side offers a superior visual journey featuring the rugged Ural Mountains, the majestic Altai Range, and a front-row seat to the massive infrastructure of the Pearl River Delta during descent.