Hong Kong Airlines A330-300 Taipei to Hong Kong, Approaching & Landing

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Boarding the Hong Kong Airlines A330-300 from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/VHHH) offers a short yet delightful journey packed with comfort and scenic wonders. Though the flight lasts just over an hour, the onboard service leaves a lasting impression.
Shortly after takeoff, passengers are treated to warm hospitality. The spacious seats come with personal in-flight entertainment systems, allowing travelers to enjoy movies or music during the brief journey. One of the highlights is the freshly baked, steaming hot bread served alongside the meal — a small but memorable pleasure.

As the plane begins its descent into Hong Kong, the approach route for Runway 07L reveals one of the most stunning sights from above. Stretching across the sea is the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (港珠澳大橋), a marvel of modern engineering.
From high above, the bridge appears like a giant dragon winding across the ocean, its sleek line slicing through the waves. The aircraft glides down gracefully, flying just above the tall cable-stayed towers of the bridge (青洲航道橋、江海直達航道橋、九州航道橋). The sunlight glistens on the water and the structure, creating a breathtaking visual finale to the flight.

This short journey not only showcases Hong Kong Airlines’ premium service, but also turns the flight itself into a part of the travel experience — offering a front-row seat to a magnificent aerial view of a world-renowned sea-crossing.

Hong Kong Airlines HX-255 (Taipei Taoyuan to Hong Kong)
A330-343E (B-LHI)
P.M.03:05----Boarding in Taipei Taoyuan (Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l Airport Terminal 2 Gate C2), delayed to P.M.03:20.
P.M.03:45----Takeoff from Taipei Taoyuan (Takeoff on TPE Runway 05R), delayed to P.M.04:00.
P.M.05:40----Landing at Hong Kong (Landing on HKG Runway 07L)
Seat: 56A (Economy Class)
Gate: C2 (RCTP/TPE) / 216 (VHHH/HKG, T1 Midfield Concourse)
Date: Apr.11.2024
Plane Age: 8.5 Years (Oct.09.2015)
Delivery Date: Nov.27.2015 (Deliver to Hainan Airlines), Jun.29.2023 (Deliver to Hong Kong Airlines).

Thanks to my wife for providing videos and pictures!!



0:00 Start
1:11 Ready for approach.
1:26 Flaps down
1:45 Approaching
2:05 Gears down
2:25 Flying over Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge.
4:15 Flaps down
4:30 Ready for landing.
5:40 Landing
8:15 Spoiler down and flaps up.
8:45 Taxiing
9:50 Shut down the right engine.
10:10 Taxiing
14:30 Taxiing to Gate 216.
15:50 HKG T1 Midfield Concourse
17:40 Taxiing to Gate 216.
19:10 Shut down the left engine.