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GYS → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangyuan Airport (Guangyuan) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of China's transition from the Daba Mountains to the Pearl River Delta, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the Guizhou karst landscapes and the iconic Guangzhou skyline during the descent into Shenzhen.
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Sichuan Basin
Intricate patterns of terraced farming and traditional villages typical of southwest China.
Guizhou Karst
Spectacular views of dome-shaped limestone hills and sinkholes characteristic of the region.
Guangzhou Skyline
Excellent views of the Canton Tower and the Zhujiang New Town financial district during the descent.
Pearl River Estuary
The massive scale of the Humen and Shenzhen-Zhongshan bridge projects crossing the delta.
Mawan Port
The industrial scale of one of the world's busiest container ports just before landing at SZX.
Sit on the right for the best urban photography. As the plane descends into the Pearl River Delta, you often fly directly west of Guangzhou, offering a perfect profile of the city. For late afternoon flights, be aware of high-altitude glare which can obstruct views of the karst mountains. Check the weather; the Sichuan basin is often cloudy, making the latter half of the flight more scenic.
Book Hotels in ShenzhenDaba Mountain Range
Dense, rugged peaks and deep valleys immediately visible after takeoff from Guangyuan.
Chongqing Outskirts
The eastern sprawling urban expansion of the Chongqing megacity visible through the Sichuan Basin mist.
Wuling Mountains
Dramatic mountain ridges along the border of Hunan and Guizhou provinces.
Beijiang River
The winding 'North River' as it carves through the limestone hills of northern Guangdong.
Shenzhen CBD
Dense clusters of skyscrapers in Futian and Luohu during the final approach patterns.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is particularly scenic during the first 30 minutes of the flight as you clear the high elevation terrain surrounding Guangyuan. Watch for the dramatic change in soil color from the red basins of Sichuan to the greener hills of Hunan.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,346 km (836 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: GYS (32.391101837158196, 105.7020034790039)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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