About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hong Kong to Frankfurt. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over Central Asia the views are largely featureless at night or above cloud, so the departure and arrival windows matter most, and left delivers the better geography at both.
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. HKG typically departs westward on runway 07L/07R or eastward on 25L/25R. For westbound departures toward Europe, aircraft climb out over Lantau Island and bank northward. The left side captures Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island's skyline, and Kowloon as the aircraft turns north. Right side faces open South China Sea with little to see. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour and Central skyline, Kowloon Peninsula grid, Lion Rock ridge above Kowloon, Lantau Island and Tung Chung valley.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically lands on runways 25L/25R or 07L/07R. On the standard westerly approach over central Germany, the left side faces south toward the Rhine-Main plain, the Taunus hills, and the Frankfurt skyline directly ahead-left during final approach. The right side looks north over flat agricultural land with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline (Bankenviertel towers), Rhine River valley, Taunus hill range to the north, Main River curving through the city.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Frankfurt?
The flight from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes Approximately 12 to 13 hours.
What does the Hong Kong to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
The route tracks north over southern China and into Central Asia, crossing the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas (visible as a vast white corrugated mass if flying in daylight), then over the Tarim Basin and Kazakh steppe, crossing the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus range, the Black Sea coast, and entering Europe over Ukraine and Poland before descending into Germany. The Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau are the single most dramatic feature if the flight passes in daylight hours.