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CSX → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the sacred Mount Heng and the expansive water views of the Pearl River estuary upon approach to Shenzhen.
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Nanyue Mount Heng
One of China's most famous peaks, known for its religious significance and dramatic silhouette.
Nanling Forest Park
Aerial views of the massive subtropical forest reserves that divide central and southern China.
Pearl River Estuary
The vast meeting point of the river and sea, filled with cargo ships and industrial ports.
Guangzhou-Shenzhen Corridor
The high-speed infrastructure and interconnected cities visible during the final descent.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour over the mountains. Keep a lookout for Mount Heng about 15 minutes after takeoff. During landing, this side provides the best view of the Lingdingyang waters and the coastal infrastructure of the Greater Bay Area.
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Xiang River Loop
A beautiful view of the winding Xiang River as the plane departs the Changsha area.
Luoxiao Mountains
Dense green ridgelines stretching along the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
Dongjiang Reservoir
A massive emerald-green water body visible in the southern mountainous region of Hunan.
Dongguan Skyline
The dense urban cluster of Dongguan appearing as the flight enters the Pearl River Delta.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look for the transition from the rugged green mountains of southern Hunan to the hyper-urbanized grid of the Pearl River Delta approximately 40 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 620 km (385 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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