Which side to sit on from Osaka to Hong Kong?
Sit on the left side flying Osaka (KIX) to Hong Kong (HKG). It has the better view on 16 of 16 daily flights, with Yushan Main Peak, Zhuhai and Sakurajima.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 3 of 3 flights | Zhuhai, Sakurajima, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge |
| Afternoon | Left | 4 of 4 flights | Zhuhai, Sakurajima, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge |
| Evening | Left | 9 of 9 flights | Zhuhai, Taichung, Taipei |
What you'll see
- Himeji on the right, 5 min after takeoff
- Mt. Tsurugi on the left, 14 min after takeoff
- Mt. Inamura on the right, 19 min after takeoff
- Mt. Aso on the right, 37 min after takeoff
- Sakurajima on the left, 47 min after takeoff
- Taipei on the left, 132 min after takeoff
- Taichung on the left, 141 min after takeoff
- Yushan Main Peak on the left, 143 min after takeoff
- Shanwei on the right, 181 min after takeoff
- Zhuhai on the left, 202 min after takeoff
- Zhongshan on the left, 203 min after takeoff
- HZMB on the left, 204 min after takeoff
Based on 16 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Osaka to Hong Kong?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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