The left side wins overall because it captures Bangalore's urban texture on departure, the mountainous terrain of Myanmar and Yunnan during cruise, and Lantau Island plus Hong Kong's skyline on arrival — while the right side spends most of the flight over the featureless Bay of Bengal and South China Sea.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Hong Kong is 2,458 miles (3,955 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
Bay of Bengal, Irrawaddy delta and Shan hills of Myanmar, Yunnan highlands, Guangxi karst terrain approaching southern China
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTClimbing out of Bangalore, the left (north-facing) side shows the city's sprawl, tech-park clusters, and scattered lakes across the Deccan plateau as the aircraft turns onto its northeasterly track. The right side mostly shows flat farmland with little variation.
Landing at HKG
LEFTOn approach into Hong Kong, the left side offers views over the Pearl River Delta and the mountainous profile of Lantau Island as the aircraft banks toward the runway, with glimpses of Hong Kong's dense skyline and harbor. The right side over these final legs is mostly open water of the South China Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Hong Kong. The left side wins overall because it captures Bangalore's urban texture on departure, the mountainous terrain of Myanmar and Yunnan during cruise, and Lantau Island plus Hong Kong's skyline on arrival — while the right side spends most of the flight over the featureless Bay of Bengal and South China Sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Bangalore, the left (north-facing) side shows the city's sprawl, tech-park clusters, and scattered lakes across the Deccan plateau as the aircraft turns onto its northeasterly track. The right side mostly shows flat farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Bangalore urban sprawl, Deccan plateau lakes, scattered granite hills.
What can I see when landing at Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?
When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Hong Kong, the left side offers views over the Pearl River Delta and the mountainous profile of Lantau Island as the aircraft banks toward the runway, with glimpses of Hong Kong's dense skyline and harbor. The right side over these final legs is mostly open water of the South China Sea. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks, Hong Kong skyline and harbor, Pearl River Delta coastline.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Hong Kong?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,458 miles (3,955 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, Irrawaddy delta and Shan hills of Myanmar, Yunnan highlands, Guangxi karst terrain approaching southern China