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Flight time10h 45m
Distance5,766
Heading064° → 139°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side captures the dramatic bookends of the flight - the Alps during departure and the steep islands and skyline of Hong Kong during arrival - while the left side mostly overlooks flat Central Asian steppe and delta lowlands.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Zurich to Hong Kong is 5,766 miles (9,280 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.

Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, edges of the Gobi Desert, and the high plateau terrain of western China before descending toward the Pearl River Delta

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Zurich (right side) — Lake Zurich, Swiss Alps foothills, Rigi and Pilatus peaks, Zurich city grid

Takeoff from ZRH

RIGHT

Departures from Zurich on runway 16 climb south before turning east, putting the Swiss Alps - the Bernese Oberland peaks and Lake Zurich basin - on the right side of the aircraft as it banks toward China.

Lake ZurichSwiss Alps foothillsRigi and Pilatus peaksZurich city grid
ZRH ZurichHub for Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air
Aerial window seat view during landing at Hong Kong (right side) — Lantau Peak, Hong Kong Island skyline, Victoria Harbour, Pearl River Delta islands

Landing at HKG

RIGHT

On the descent into Chek Lap Kok, the approach path curves past Lantau Island's steep green peaks and offers glimpses of Hong Kong's skyline and Victoria Harbour to the right before the final turn onto the runway.

Lantau PeakHong Kong Island skylineVictoria HarbourPearl River Delta islands
HKG Hong Kong InternationalHub for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Hong Kong. The right side captures the dramatic bookends of the flight - the Alps during departure and the steep islands and skyline of Hong Kong during arrival - while the left side mostly overlooks flat Central Asian steppe and delta lowlands.

What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures from Zurich on runway 16 climb south before turning east, putting the Swiss Alps - the Bernese Oberland peaks and Lake Zurich basin - on the right side of the aircraft as it banks toward China. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Swiss Alps foothills, Rigi and Pilatus peaks, Zurich city grid.

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 the descent into Chek Lap Kok, the approach path curves past Lantau Island's steep green peaks and offers glimpses of Hong Kong's skyline and Victoria Harbour to the right before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Lantau Peak, Hong Kong Island skyline, Victoria Harbour, Pearl River Delta islands.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Hong Kong?

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,766 miles (9,280 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

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

Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, edges of the Gobi Desert, and the high plateau terrain of western China before descending toward the Pearl River Delta