The right side captures Taipei's volcanic backdrop at departure, Taiwan's coastal terrain and the mainland Chinese coastline during cruise, and Hong Kong's dramatic island topography on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless open water over the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Hong Kong is 519 miles (836 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taiwan Strait open water, glimpses of the Fujian/Guangdong coastline of mainland China, and the outer islands of the Pearl River Delta as the route approaches Hong Kong
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of Sungshan and banks onto its southwesterly track toward Hong Kong, the Yangmingshan volcanic massif and Taipei's basin skyline (including Taipei 101) sit to the north, visible on the right side of the plane. The left side only shows the open approach toward the Taiwan Strait with little terrain definition.
Landing at HKG
RIGHTOn approach into Hong Kong, especially during northeast-monsoon-season landings on runway 07, the aircraft descends over the Pearl River Delta and Shenzhen's dense skyline before turning toward Lantau Island's hills, all visible to the right. The left side mostly shows open South China Sea water until final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Hong Kong. The right side captures Taipei's volcanic backdrop at departure, Taiwan's coastal terrain and the mainland Chinese coastline during cruise, and Hong Kong's dramatic island topography on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless open water over the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Sungshan and banks onto its southwesterly track toward Hong Kong, the Yangmingshan volcanic massif and Taipei's basin skyline (including Taipei 101) sit to the north, visible on the right side of the plane. The left side only shows the open approach toward the Taiwan Strait with little terrain definition. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan National Park peaks, Taipei 101 and downtown Taipei skyline, Tamsui River mouth, Keelung River basin.
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 Hong Kong, especially during northeast-monsoon-season landings on runway 07, the aircraft descends over the Pearl River Delta and Shenzhen's dense skyline before turning toward Lantau Island's hills, all visible to the right. The left side mostly shows open South China Sea water until final approach. Notable sights include: Shenzhen skyline and Pearl River Delta waterways, Lantau Island's mountainous ridgeline, Hong Kong's New Territories hills, Tsing Ma Bridge area near the airport.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Hong Kong?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 519 miles (836 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, glimpses of the Fujian/Guangdong coastline of mainland China, and the outer islands of the Pearl River Delta as the route approaches Hong Kong