About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hiroshima to Hong Kong. The takeoff views from Hiroshima are more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic—the Seto Inland Sea with its scattered islands is a unique and beautiful landscape. While landing views into Hong Kong are impressive, the takeoff scenery offers more varied natural topography.
What can I see during takeoff from Hiroshima in Hiroshima?
During takeoff from Hiroshima (HIJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seto Inland Sea immediately after departure, with the mountainous terrain of western Honshu and Shikoku visible as the aircraft climbs. Left side faces inland toward less dramatic topography. Notable sights include: Seto Inland Sea, Shikoku mountain ranges, Hiroshima Bay, coastal islands dotting the inland sea.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Hong Kong, with clear sightlines of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island's skyline, and the mountainous New Territories. The approach path from the northeast makes left-side views more direct. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories mountains.
How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Hong Kong?
The flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Hiroshima to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
East China Sea, Kyushu's southern coast, Goto Islands, transition from Japanese to Chinese airspace, approach to Taiwan Strait region