Hong Kong to Paris flight pathHKGLBG

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Flight time11h 50m
Distance5,965
Heading322° → 240°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins both ends of the flight: a striking Hong Kong harbor departure and a Paris landmark-rich descent, while the right side offers mostly featureless sea and generic countryside.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Hong Kong to Paris is 5,965 miles (9,600 km), a flight of about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Tian Shan mountain foothills, Kazakh steppe, and the wide agricultural plains of Eastern Europe along the Volga and Dnieper river basins

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Hong Kong (left side) — Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Lantau Island peaks, Pearl River Delta coastline

Takeoff from HKG

LEFT

Departing HKG toward Europe, the aircraft typically climbs out over the Pearl River Delta and banks toward the mainland, putting Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the rugged peaks of Lantau on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly shows open South China Sea with little detail.

Victoria HarbourHong Kong Island skylineLantau Island peaksPearl River Delta coastline
HKG Hong Kong InternationalHub for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express

Landing at LBG

LEFT

Arrivals into LBG on runway 07 typically approach from the west, tracking over the northern Paris suburbs before turning onto final. This puts central Paris landmarks like the Seine and Eiffel Tower on the left side of the aircraft during the descent.

Seine River bendsEiffel TowerSacré-Cœur/Montmartre hillLa Défense skyline
LBG Le BourgetParis, France

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Le Bourget (LBG)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hong Kong to Paris. The left side wins both ends of the flight: a striking Hong Kong harbor departure and a Paris landmark-rich descent, while the right side offers mostly featureless sea and generic countryside.

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 toward Europe, the aircraft typically climbs out over the Pearl River Delta and banks toward the mainland, putting Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the rugged peaks of Lantau on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly shows open South China Sea with little detail. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Lantau Island peaks, Pearl River Delta coastline.

What can I see when landing at Le Bourget in Paris?

When landing at Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into LBG on runway 07 typically approach from the west, tracking over the northern Paris suburbs before turning onto final. This puts central Paris landmarks like the Seine and Eiffel Tower on the left side of the aircraft during the descent. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur/Montmartre hill, La Défense skyline.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Paris?

The flight from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Le Bourget (LBG) takes about 11 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,965 miles (9,600 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Hong Kong to Paris flight path pass over?

Eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Tian Shan mountain foothills, Kazakh steppe, and the wide agricultural plains of Eastern Europe along the Volga and Dnieper river basins