Seeing Macau International Airport from a plane
Its runway sits offshore on reclaimed land off Taipa, linked to the terminal by taxiway bridges. Look for the strip lying in the water, with the Cotai casino strip just to the west.
4 of our routes pass it. Macao · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Denpasar-Bali Island to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Seoul to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
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 Macau International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Macau International Airport 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 Macau International Airport 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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