Seeing Stonecutters Bridge from a plane
Its 3,340-ft span crosses the entrance to Kwai Tsing container port, one of the world's busiest. Look for two tall slender towers fanning cables over the shipping channel.
7 of our routes pass it. Hong Kong · rated 3 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 Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Osaka | 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 Tokyo | Right | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Taipei | Right | on the climb, 4 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 Stonecutters Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Stonecutters Bridge 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 Stonecutters Bridge 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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