The left side captures Taiwan's volcanic coastal hills on departure and Hong Kong's dramatic island mountains and skyline on arrival, while the right side spends most of the short flight facing featureless open water.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Hong Kong is 501 miles (806 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taiwan Strait open water, with the Penghu Islands visible in the distance to the south during cruise, transitioning to the Pearl River Estuary and South China Sea approach near Hong Kong
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Takeoff from TPE
LEFTWith prevailing northeast winds, departures use runway 05, climbing out toward the coast before banking around toward Hong Kong. Passengers on the left get a good look at Taiwan's northwestern coastal plain and the volcanic Datun/Yangmingshan peaks near Taipei before the aircraft turns southwest, while the right side faces only the open Taiwan Strait.
Landing at HKG
LEFTArriving from the northeast, flights descend over the Pearl River Estuary and typically line up for a southwest-facing runway, putting Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the mountainous profile of Lantau Island on the left side during final approach. The right side mostly shows the flatter Shenzhen and Pearl River Delta plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Hong Kong. The left side captures Taiwan's volcanic coastal hills on departure and Hong Kong's dramatic island mountains and skyline on arrival, while the right side spends most of the short flight facing featureless open water.
What can I see during takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?
During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. With prevailing northeast winds, departures use runway 05, climbing out toward the coast before banking around toward Hong Kong. Passengers on the left get a good look at Taiwan's northwestern coastal plain and the volcanic Datun/Yangmingshan peaks near Taipei before the aircraft turns southwest, while the right side faces only the open Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait coastline, Datun volcanic group (Yangmingshan), Taoyuan coastal plain, Guanyin Mountain near the Tamsui River mouth.
What can I see when landing at Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?
When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving from the northeast, flights descend over the Pearl River Estuary and typically line up for a southwest-facing runway, putting Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the mountainous profile of Lantau Island on the left side during final approach. The right side mostly shows the flatter Shenzhen and Pearl River Delta plain. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks (Lantau Peak, Sunset Peak), Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island skyline, Tsing Ma Bridge, Pearl River Estuary.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Hong Kong?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 501 miles (806 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
Taiwan Strait open water, with the Penghu Islands visible in the distance to the south during cruise, transitioning to the Pearl River Estuary and South China Sea approach near Hong Kong