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BHY → KWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Beihai Airport (Beihai) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Li River and the more dramatic karst formations as the flight approaches Guilin, especially during the descent phase.
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Lianzhou Bay
Complex coastline featuring vast aquaculture farms and the mouth of the Nanliu River near the start of the trip.
Guangxi Farmlands
A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies and sugarcane fields that fill the valleys between karst hills.
Li River Valley
The iconic, winding path of the Li River as it snakes through the world-famous limestone landscape towards Yangshuo.
Guilin Karst Forest
Dense clusters of 'gumdrop' mountains that become increasingly spectacular during the final approach into KWL.
Request a window seat on the right for the iconic Guilin scenery. The most dramatic views occur in the last 15 minutes of the flight. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography, as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the karst peaks.
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Beihai Silver Beach
Aerial view of the famous white quartz sand coastline stretching along the Gulf of Tonkin shortly after takeoff.
Nanning Skyline
Distanced view of the high-rises and the winding Yong River in the capital of Guangxi province.
Damiao Mountain Range
The transition from coastal plains to the rugged green ridges of central Guangxi's mountain systems.
West Karst Fields
Early glimpses of isolated limestone peaks rising abruptly from the flat agricultural basins.
Sit on this side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the mountains, but be prepared for occasional glare. It is the best side for viewing the urban expansion of Nanning mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 416 km (258 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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