Milano to Hong Kong flight pathMXPHKG

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Flight time10h 50m
Distance5,814
Heading064° → 137°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.5 left·★ 4.0 right

While the Alps make for a dramatic departure, the right side offers a longer stretch of visual variety: glimpses of the Tibetan Plateau's edge during cruise and a spectacular Hong Kong Island and Lantau approach that outshines the relatively featureless mid-flight scenery on the left.

Takeoff · MXPLEFTAlps foothills, Po Valley farmland, Lake Maggiore
Landing · HKGRIGHTVictoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Lantau Island peaks

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Balkan Peninsula coastline, Caucasus foothills, edges of the Tibetan Plateau, and the vast plains of western China before descending toward the Pearl River Delta

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Milano (left side) — Alps foothills, Po Valley farmland, Lake Maggiore, Ticino River

Takeoff from MXP

LEFT

Departing Malpensa on runway 35, the aircraft climbs north before turning east toward the Balkans, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Alps rising beyond the Po Valley. The Italian Alps' jagged peaks and glaciers are a striking contrast to the flat farmland below.

Alps foothillsPo Valley farmlandLake MaggioreTicino River
Aerial window seat view during landing at Hong Kong (right side) — Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Lantau Island peaks, Kowloon peninsula

Landing at HKG

RIGHT

On approach into HKG from the north during winter runway 07 operations, the aircraft turns south over the Pearl River Delta before lining up, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the mountainous outline of Lantau Island just before touchdown.

Victoria HarbourHong Kong Island skylineLantau Island peaksKowloon peninsula

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Hong Kong. While the Alps make for a dramatic departure, the right side offers a longer stretch of visual variety: glimpses of the Tibetan Plateau's edge during cruise and a spectacular Hong Kong Island and Lantau approach that outshines the relatively featureless mid-flight scenery on the left.

What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Malpensa on runway 35, the aircraft climbs north before turning east toward the Balkans, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Alps rising beyond the Po Valley. The Italian Alps' jagged peaks and glaciers are a striking contrast to the flat farmland below. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Po Valley farmland, Lake Maggiore, Ticino River.

What can I see when landing at Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into HKG from the north during winter runway 07 operations, the aircraft turns south over the Pearl River Delta before lining up, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the mountainous outline of Lantau Island just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Lantau Island peaks, Kowloon peninsula.

How long is the flight from Milano to Hong Kong?

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes 10h 50m.

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

Balkan Peninsula coastline, Caucasus foothills, edges of the Tibetan Plateau, and the vast plains of western China before descending toward the Pearl River Delta