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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior as it offers a continuous view of the Chinese coastline, the transition from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, and the most iconic views of the Hong Kong and Shenzhen skyline during the final descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Bohai and Yellow Sea

Expansive views of the turquoise waters immediately after taking off from the Dalian peninsula.

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Qingdao Coastline

Clear sightings of the red-roofed architecture and massive port facilities of the Shandong Peninsula.

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Yangtze Estuary

The massive scale of the Yangtze River meeting the sea, often showing a distinct color line between river silt and ocean water.

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Fujian Archipelago

A bird's-eye view of the rugged, hilly islands and fishing villages scattered along the southeastern coast.

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Hong Kong Skyline

During the standard approach to SZX, the left side often captures the dense skyscrapers of Kowloon and the island of Lantau.

Book an 'A' seat for the best coastal perspective. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the coastline. During the final 15 minutes of flight, keep your window shade up for the spectacular Pearl River Delta urbanization.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Shandong Highlands

Views of the interior mountain ranges of eastern China, providing a contrast to the flat coastal plains.

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Shanghai Megacity

Distant views of the sprawling urban density of the Greater Shanghai and Suzhou area.

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Wuyi Mountains

The lush, green, and often misty peaks of northern Fujian province visible during mid-flight.

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Dongguan Industrial Hub

Observation of the vast manufacturing complexes and high-speed rail lines that define the Pearl River Delta.

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Mainland Sunset

On late afternoon flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the Chinese interior.

Choose an 'F' or 'L' seat for interior views. This side is particularly dramatic during the 'Golden Hour' on late afternoon flights. Be aware that haze over the mainland can sometimes reduce visibility of ground features compared to the ocean side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,958 km (1,217 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min

Departure: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)

Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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