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HAK → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the coastal vistas of the Qiongzhou Strait to the iconic, jagged Karst mountain peaks of Guangxi and Guizhou provinces.
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Haikou West Coast
Aerial view of the urban development and coastline of Haikou city shortly after takeoff.
Beibu Gulf
Expansive views of the Gulf of Tonkin to the west as you cross the Qiongzhou Strait.
Leizhou Farmland
The red-soil agricultural patterns of the western Leizhou Peninsula.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
Dramatic limestone formations and cluster-peak depressions near the Nanning and Hechi regions.
Guizhou Valleys
Small villages nestled between steep vertical cliffs during the descent into Guiyang.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct glare. The descent phase is the highlight; keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the 'forest of peaks' characteristic of the Guizhou plateau. Seasonal fog is common in Guiyang, so early morning flights in winter may have limited visibility of the ground.
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Qiongzhou Strait
View of the busy shipping lanes and ferries connecting Hainan Island to mainland China.
Zhanjiang Coastline
Views of the industrial port and coastal inlets of Zhanjiang city in western Guangdong.
Winding Rivers
The intricate meanders of the Hongshui River system snaking through the Guangxi mountains.
Nanling Mountains
Dense forest coverage and rolling green ridges of the northern Guangxi border.
Guiyang Skyline
Views of the high-rise residential towers and bridge infrastructure of eastern Guiyang on final approach.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing clear, high-contrast views of the river systems. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flat coastal plains abruptly give way to the rugged Guizhou-Yunnan plateau. During summer, look for towering cumulus clouds that often form over the mountains.
Book Hotels in GuiyangDistance: 824 km (512 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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