Seeing Hong Kong from a plane
More skyscrapers than any other city, packed between steep green hills and Victoria Harbour. Look for Victoria Peak above the towers, container ships in the harbor, and the airport on flattened, reclaimed Chek Lap Kok.
8 of our routes pass it. Hong Kong · rated 10 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Bangkok: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Bangkok | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Manila | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Osaka | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Tokyo | Right | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Shanghai | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Taipei | Right | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hong Kong from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hong Kong from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Hong Kong at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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