The left side wins because it captures Hong Kong's dense urban skyline at departure and Bali's dramatic volcanic peaks at arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless ocean for both takeoff and landing phases.
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Flight Path
Hong Kong to Denpasar is 2,148 miles (3,456 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Cruise passes over the South China Sea, skirting east of Vietnam's coastline and west of the Philippine islands, then continues over the Natuna Sea and Java Sea before reaching Bali.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HKG
LEFTDeparting HKG southbound, the left side gives a clear view back over Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the hilly Kowloon peninsula before the aircraft climbs out over the South China Sea. The right side mostly shows Lantau's hills and then flat open water toward Macau.
Landing at DPS
LEFTOn approach into DPS from the south over the ocean, the left side faces north toward Bali's volcanic interior, offering views of Mount Agung and Mount Batur rising above the island's terraced landscape. The right side mainly shows open Indian Ocean with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hong Kong to Denpasar. The left side wins because it captures Hong Kong's dense urban skyline at departure and Bali's dramatic volcanic peaks at arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless ocean for both takeoff and landing phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?
During takeoff from Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HKG southbound, the left side gives a clear view back over Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the hilly Kowloon peninsula before the aircraft climbs out over the South China Sea. The right side mostly shows Lantau's hills and then flat open water toward Macau. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Kowloon hills, Lantau Island.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into DPS from the south over the ocean, the left side faces north toward Bali's volcanic interior, offering views of Mount Agung and Mount Batur rising above the island's terraced landscape. The right side mainly shows open Indian Ocean with little variation. Notable sights include: Mount Agung, Mount Batur, Bali's southern coastline, Nusa Dua peninsula.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Denpasar?
The flight from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,148 miles (3,456 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hong Kong to Denpasar flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over the South China Sea, skirting east of Vietnam's coastline and west of the Philippine islands, then continues over the Natuna Sea and Java Sea before reaching Bali.