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CSX → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the lush Wuyi Mountains and a more direct aerial perspective of Xiamen's unique island geography and the iconic Gulangyu during the final approach.
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Xiang River Valley
Aerial views of the southern stretches of the Xiang River winding through the Hunan landscape.
Wuyishan National Park
Spectacular views of the UNESCO World Heritage mountain peaks and deep green valleys.
Zhangzhou Skyline
The expanding urban landscape of Zhangzhou appears just before the final descent into Xiamen.
Gulangyu Island
A clear view of the famous historic pedestrian island and its colonial architecture on the final approach.
Xiamen Cross-Sea Bridges
Stunning views of the Haicang and Jimei bridges connecting the island to the mainland.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Jiulong River. During the final 10 minutes of flight, stay alert for the Xiamen island perimeter; the right side usually provides a better angle of the city's high-rise skyline and the Shuzhuang Garden on Gulangyu.
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Liuyang Urban Area
Views of the Liuyang River and the industrial outskirts of Changsha shortly after takeoff.
North Wuyi Ridges
Dense forest coverage and rolling hills along the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
Fujian Coastline
As the plane descends, the coastline near Quanzhou and the Meizhou Bay become visible.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look for the distinctive red-soil hills typical of the Jiangxi-Fujian region. Keep an eye out for the vast reservoir systems scattered through the mountains during the mid-flight phase.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 635 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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