At Hong Kong International in Hong Kong: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Victoria Harbour, Kowloon skyline, New Territories hills, Hong Kong Island ridgeline.

When taking off from Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hong Kong International uses the two parallel runways (07L/07R and 25L/25R) with westerly departures most common. A left-side seat gives you views of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories as you climb out westbound. Right-side seats face the open South China Sea with minimal landmarks. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Kowloon skyline, New Territories hills, Hong Kong Island ridgeline.

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hong Kong International uses runways 07L/25R and 07R/25L, with most arrivals from the east using runway 25L or 25R (landing westbound). On final approach from the east, the right side offers views of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula, and the urban sprawl of Hong Kong Island. The left side faces the New Territories and open water with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Kowloon skyline, Hong Kong Island peaks (including Victoria Peak area), Lantau Island in distance.

The best window seat at Hong Kong International (HKG) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Hong Kong (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.