HKG (Hong Kong) window seat guide

At Hong Kong International in Hong Kong: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lantau Peak, Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) at Ngong Ping, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Tung Chung new town.

When taking off from Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 07L, you climb northeast off Chek Lap Kok with Lantau Island's mountainous terrain right beneath you on the right side. You get a good look at Lantau Peak, the Tian Tan Buddha statue near Ngong Ping, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge snaking south across the water. The left side mostly shows open Pearl River Delta waters and hazy Shenzhen coastline, less distinct. Notable sights include: Lantau Peak, Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) at Ngong Ping, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Tung Chung new town.

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard approach to runway 07R you fly in from the southwest and turn northeast to line up on final, putting Lantau Island right off the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a great look at Lantau's mountainous spine, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge snaking across the water, and the outlying islands before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks (Lantau Peak/Sunset Peak), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, outlying islands (Peng Chau, Cheung Chau vicinity), Pearl River estuary waters.

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.