Helsinki to Hong Kong flight pathHELHKG

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Flight time9h 50m
Distance4,853
Heading079° → 148°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 4.0 right

While takeoff favors the left with Helsinki's coastal scenery, the right side wins overall thanks to a long stretch of dramatic Central Asian mountain and desert terrain during cruise, plus a scenic island-studded approach into Hong Kong.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Helsinki to Hong Kong is 4,853 miles (7,809 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.

Ural Mountains, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Gobi Desert, Pearl River Delta

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Helsinki (left side) — Helsinki city center, Suomenlinna archipelago, Gulf of Finland coastline, Vantaa suburbs

Takeoff from HEL

LEFT

Departing HEL on runway 22 toward the southwest, the aircraft banks left onto its eastbound routing, putting Helsinki's harbor islands, the Suomenlinna fortress archipelago, and the Gulf of Finland coastline on the left side during the initial climb.

Helsinki city centerSuomenlinna archipelagoGulf of Finland coastlineVantaa suburbs
HEL Helsinki VantaaHub for Finnair
Aerial window seat view during landing at Hong Kong (right side) — Lantau Island, South China Sea, Hong Kong Island skyline, Victoria Harbour

Landing at HKG

RIGHT

On approach into HKG, flights typically track down from the Pearl River Delta and turn south over Lantau Island before lining up on the runway, putting the South China Sea, outlying islands, and Hong Kong Island's skyline on the right side of the aircraft.

Lantau IslandSouth China SeaHong Kong Island skylineVictoria Harbour
HKG Hong Kong InternationalHub for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Helsinki to Hong Kong. While takeoff favors the left with Helsinki's coastal scenery, the right side wins overall thanks to a long stretch of dramatic Central Asian mountain and desert terrain during cruise, plus a scenic island-studded approach into Hong Kong.

What can I see during takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki?

During takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HEL on runway 22 toward the southwest, the aircraft banks left onto its eastbound routing, putting Helsinki's harbor islands, the Suomenlinna fortress archipelago, and the Gulf of Finland coastline on the left side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Helsinki city center, Suomenlinna archipelago, Gulf of Finland coastline, Vantaa suburbs.

What can I see when landing at Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into HKG, flights typically track down from the Pearl River Delta and turn south over Lantau Island before lining up on the runway, putting the South China Sea, outlying islands, and Hong Kong Island's skyline on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Lantau Island, South China Sea, Hong Kong Island skyline, Victoria Harbour.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong?

The flight from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,853 miles (7,809 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Helsinki to Hong Kong flight path pass over?

Ural Mountains, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Gobi Desert, Pearl River Delta