Hong Kong - Sydney on Qantas
Flight report:
Airlines: Qantas
Flight : QF 128 HKG - SYD
Reg : VH-OJM
Aircraft: Boeing 747-438
Dep - HKG: 21:10 pm
Arr - SYD : 07:55 pm
Flight time : 08 hrs 45 minutes
Distance : 4566 miles or 7349 km.
Introduction
This trip report cover the return to Sydney flight from year 2005. I had arrived few days earlier on Jetstar Asia from Singapore, Read trip report here- Jetstar 3K695 Asia Singapore - Hong Kong
Arriving at the airport
I caught bus from Ya Ma Tei to airport
Directions
Bridge to airport
Bus interchange
Alighted from bus
View of the mountains and Terminal 1.
Departure area
After spending few minutes outside, entered the departure area.
Arrival area
I had time and explored the arrival area.
Ticket vending machine
Arrival area
Departure
Check-in opened 3hrs before departure. I returned to departure area.
Directions with check-in counter behind
Aircraft model
Bright terminal due to skylight
Airlines check-in area
Check-in
I joined the check-in queue in Row J, I provided passport and then dropped bag. I made a request for window seat at the counter.
I received boarding pass for the flight. I was assigned 58A.
Airport signage
Immigration and Security
After spending sometime in the departure area, I entered immigration.
In immigration, had to return the slip received on arrival. Had not issues and entered security
Security was quick had not issues.
Departure Area
After entering the departure, walked around as I was early.
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330
Cathay Pacific Boarding for Singapore
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330
Walking towards gate
✈ Spotting
As I had time, I spotted planes.
Air India Airbus A310 preparing for flight to Delhi and Mumbai, South African Airbus 340 in Star Alliance livery parked in remote bay.
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330
British Airways Boeing 747-400's
Air India pushback
Boarding
I waited near the boarding area. Boarding was called on time. Flight was full.
Onboard
Aircraft was parked at a gate with no view. Was unable to see the aircraft. When I entered, I found the window seat had no window view. Was annoyed with the ground service in Hong Kong as i checked in much earlier.
In those days had to request ground crew for a window seat as there was not self-check-in.
Consolation was it was the emergency exit seat with plenty of legroom.
Qantas Boeing 747-400 seat map.
Inflight
Didn't take any photos in flight as it was a red-eye, the inflight service was ok.
Passengers were provided menu and water bottle. Amenity kit was provided which had eyeshade, toothbrush, paste in plastic pouch. After takeoff, was served Supper.
I had chosen chicken and breakfast was hash-brown, chicken sausage and scrambled egg. I chose orange juice for breakfast.
I had walked a lot earlier and fell a sleep after having red wine with supper. In the morning and was served Breakfast before arrival.
Australian arrival card was provided by the crew before arrival. I filled the form and was ready for arrival.
Arrival in Sydney
Arrived in Sydney on time, exited the aircraft from gate 10, which does not view of airside. Could not note the aircraft registration.
Immigration and Quarantine
Cleared immigration without issue.
I was sent to quarantine queue for check. Hand bag was x-rayed. The officer asked me what is the silver shining thing in the handbag. I couldn't remember. When she opened the bag, it was a water bottle that I got on the flight. I had drunk half and put it in the bag.
Bottle was disposed and I was allowed to exit.
Exiting Airport
I took a taxi home, being morning. There was some traffic heading home.
End of Trip
Hope you enjoyed the trip, Thanks for reading.
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