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BKK → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Vietnamese coastline, the Gulf of Tonkin, and the spectacular descent into the Pearl River Delta, including views of Macau and the world's longest sea bridge.
Eastern Seaboard
Views of the industrial ports and beaches of Chonburi and Rayong during the initial climb.
Gulf of Tonkin
Deep blue maritime views dotted with cargo ships heading toward major Chinese ports.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of mainland China, often visible as the plane crosses into Chinese airspace.
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
The massive, winding infrastructure of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge on final approach.
Shenzhen Skyline
A panoramic view of the Nanshan district and the Ping An Finance Centre before landing.
Sit on the right for the iconic descent. On approach to SZX, the plane often maneuvers over the Pearl River Delta, offering views of Macau and Hong Kong's outlying islands. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare while over the sea.
Isan Farmlands
The expansive, patchwork agricultural plains of Northeastern Thailand shortly after takeoff.
Mekong River
The winding border between Thailand and Laos, visible as a massive brown-tinted artery.
Annamite Range
Rugged, cloud-shrouded mountain peaks spanning the border of Laos and Vietnam.
Nanning Cityscape
A glimpse of the rapidly growing urban sprawl of the Guangxi region's capital.
Guangdong Karst
Distinctive limestone hill formations as the flight descends into Southern China.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better perspective of the inland geographic transitions from the flat plains of Thailand to the mountainous interior of Indochina and China.
Distance: 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: International
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