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CTU → SYX
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Karst landscapes of Guangxi and a breathtaking approach into Sanya, often featuring the 108-meter Nanshan Guan Yin statue on final descent.
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Plateau Foothills
The transition zone where the Sichuan Basin meets the eastern edges of the Tibetan Plateau.
Guangxi Karst
Spectacular limestone pillars and winding river valleys near the Hechi and Baise regions.
Gulf of Tonkin
Expansive views of the South China Sea as the flight tracks along the western side of the peninsula.
Wuzhi Mountain
The central mountainous core of Hainan, featuring dense tropical forests and high peaks.
Nanshan Guan Yin
The iconic 108-meter tall Buddhist statue rising from the sea, visible during the final approach into Sanya.
The right side is essential for the Nanshan Guan Yin statue view, usually visible when landing from the west (Runway 08). Late afternoon flights offer stunning sunset reflections over the Gulf of Tonkin. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the diverse karst topography mid-flight.
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Chengdu Urban Area
Vast views of the Sichuan provincial capital and its dense urban grid shortly after takeoff.
Dalou Mountains
The rugged, mist-covered mountain ranges in northern Guizhou province.
Leizhou Peninsula
The narrow, agriculture-rich tip of Guangdong province reaching toward the sea.
Qiongzhou Strait
The body of water separating mainland China from the northern coast of Hainan Island.
Haikou Skyline
Distant views of Hainan's capital city as the flight traverses the island southward.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the hazy beauty of the Sichuan Basin. Keep a lookout for the cargo shipping lanes as you cross from the mainland to Hainan. This side provides a better perspective of the island's eastern coastline if the flight path shifts slightly inland.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,472 km (915 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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