Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Hong Kong. Left wins at takeoff with Lake Zurich and the Alps, but right side delivers the unforgettable Hong Kong approach over Victoria Harbour and the city skyline — one of the most spectacular urban arrivals in the world. Over the long flight the right side also tracks the Himalayas at distance and the South China Sea coast on descent.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 (southbound) or 28 (westbound). On a southbound departure toward Asia, the left side gives you the city of Zurich and Lake Zurich stretching southeast, then the Alps rising dramatically ahead. Right side gets industrial areas and the Glatt valley. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurichsee shoreline towns, the Glarus Alps to the southeast, and the Uetliberg ridge west of the city.

When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hong Kong International on Lantau Island uses runways oriented roughly east-west. Arrivals typically come in from the east or northeast over the Pearl River estuary. The right side on approach gives you Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island's skyline, and Kowloon — the most dramatic urban panorama in Asia. Left side faces open South China Sea and Lantau's less populated north coast. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island central skyline, Kowloon Peninsula, and the Tsing Ma Bridge connecting Lantau to the mainland.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

The route tracks east over Austria and southern Poland, then across Ukraine and southern Russia, descending over Kazakhstan and western China. The Tian Shan range is visible in central Asia, followed by the Taklimakan Desert and Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. The route then crosses over central China — Sichuan basin and Yunnan highlands — before descending toward the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong.