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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides an exceptional vantage point for the dramatic karst mountain landscapes of Guizhou and a spectacular final approach view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the Cotai Strip.

Right Side Highlights
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Distant Himalayan Peaks

On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped mountains of Western Sichuan are visible in the far distance shortly after takeoff.

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Guizhou Karst Forest

Thousands of iconic limestone 'sugarloaf' peaks that characterize the unique topography of south-central China.

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Beipan River Gorges

Dramatic deep-cut river valleys and high-altitude bridges visible as you cross the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

An unparalleled aerial view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the estuary.

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Macau Cotai Strip

The 'Las Vegas of the East' with its massive resort complexes and the Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower visible just before landing.

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Zhuhai Coastline

The beautiful coastal roads and busy shipping lanes surrounding the Zhuhai and Macau border area.

The right side is the clear winner for scenic variety. Try to book an afternoon flight for warm, golden-hour lighting over the Guizhou mountains. During the approach into MFM, stay alert about 10 minutes before landing for the best view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

Left Side Highlights
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Chengdu Expansion

Aerial views of the massive urban sprawl and ring roads of Chengdu immediately after departure.

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Yangtze River Tributaries

Segments of the Min and Tuo rivers as they wind through the southern Sichuan Basin.

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Dalou Mountains

The rugged transition zone where the Sichuan Basin meets the higher elevations of the Guizhou plateau.

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Foshan and Guangzhou

A distant but clear view of the dense urban connectivity of the northern Pearl River Delta during descent.

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Jiuzhou Archipelago

Small islands scattered in the South China Sea just east of Macau during the final turn.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. While less mountainous than the right, it offers a better perspective of the sheer scale of the Pearl River Delta's urbanization during the descent phase.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,341 km (833 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min

Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Arrival: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)

Route Type: International

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