Left side wins both the departure over Paris and the arrival into Hong Kong. During the cruise, the left side also faces generally south over Central Asia, giving better views of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau if routing takes you over that corridor.
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Flight Path
Paris to Hong Kong is 5,959 miles (9,590 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
The route typically tracks east over Germany and Austria, then across Ukraine or southern Russia, over the Caspian Sea, across Kazakhstan and western China including the Tarim Basin and Taklamakan Desert, then over the Tibetan Plateau with Himalayan peaks potentially visible to the south, before descending through southern China toward Hong Kong
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTCDG typically departs eastward on runways 08L/08R or northeastward on 09L/09R. A left-side seat gives you a view south over Paris as you climb out, with the city spread across the Seine valley below. You can clearly see the urban grid of Paris and the Seine's distinctive bends before turning east.
Landing at HKG
LEFTHKIA sits on Lantau Island and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 07L/07R. A left-side seat on approach gives you the view over Lantau's mountainous interior, then the dense high-rise clusters of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island across Victoria Harbour. The right side faces mostly open South China Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Hong Kong. Left side wins both the departure over Paris and the arrival into Hong Kong. During the cruise, the left side also faces generally south over Central Asia, giving better views of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau if routing takes you over that corridor.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 08L/08R or northeastward on 09L/09R. A left-side seat gives you a view south over Paris as you climb out, with the city spread across the Seine valley below. You can clearly see the urban grid of Paris and the Seine's distinctive bends before turning east. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower visible as a thin spire in the urban fabric, La Défense business district tower cluster to the west, Bois de Boulogne as a dark green rectangle.
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. HKIA sits on Lantau Island and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 07L/07R. A left-side seat on approach gives you the view over Lantau's mountainous interior, then the dense high-rise clusters of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island across Victoria Harbour. The right side faces mostly open South China Sea. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula high-rise density, Lantau Peak and surrounding ridgelines of Lantau Island, Hong Kong Island's Central and Wan Chai skyline along the northern waterfront.
How long is the flight from Paris to Hong Kong?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,959 miles (9,590 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks east over Germany and Austria, then across Ukraine or southern Russia, over the Caspian Sea, across Kazakhstan and western China including the Tarim Basin and Taklamakan Desert, then over the Tibetan Plateau with Himalayan peaks potentially visible to the south, before descending through southern China toward Hong Kong