The great-circle route from DFW to HKG arcs northwest over the Rockies and Canadian ranges, past Alaska's Alaska Range near Denali, across the Bering Sea, and down through Siberian and Mongolian highlands before descending over Hong Kong's dramatic island terrain — nearly all of this mountainous scenery sits on the left side of the aircraft as the flight path curves, versus the flatter plains and open ocean typically visible on the right.
Flight Path
Alaska Range near Denali, Bering Sea and Aleutian approaches, Siberian tundra and mountain ranges, Mongolian steppe, Gobi Desert fringe before descent into southern China
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DFW
RIGHTDFW departures toward Asia climb out to the north, and with the airport sitting between the two cities, the Dallas downtown skyline and its cluster of high-rises are visible off the right side during the initial climb, while the left side shows mostly flat suburban sprawl toward Fort Worth.
Landing at HKG
LEFTOn approach into HKG from the north over the Pearl River Delta, the aircraft typically banks toward the southern runways, putting Hong Kong's mountainous islands, Victoria Harbour, and the dense high-rise skyline of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island on the left side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong. The great-circle route from DFW to HKG arcs northwest over the Rockies and Canadian ranges, past Alaska's Alaska Range near Denali, across the Bering Sea, and down through Siberian and Mongolian highlands before descending over Hong Kong's dramatic island terrain — nearly all of this mountainous scenery sits on the left side of the aircraft as the flight path curves, versus the flatter plains and open ocean typically visible on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW departures toward Asia climb out to the north, and with the airport sitting between the two cities, the Dallas downtown skyline and its cluster of high-rises are visible off the right side during the initial climb, while the left side shows mostly flat suburban sprawl toward Fort Worth. Notable sights include: Dallas downtown skyline, Trinity River, DFW airport complex, flat North Texas prairie.
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 HKG from the north over the Pearl River Delta, the aircraft typically banks toward the southern runways, putting Hong Kong's mountainous islands, Victoria Harbour, and the dense high-rise skyline of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Kowloon high-rises.
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes 16h 05m.
What does the Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
Alaska Range near Denali, Bering Sea and Aleutian approaches, Siberian tundra and mountain ranges, Mongolian steppe, Gobi Desert fringe before descent into southern China