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HAK → KWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the iconic karst mountain clusters and the winding Li River as the aircraft descends into the Guilin basin.
Haikou Coastline
Excellent views of the Nandu River delta and the modern skyline of Haikou city immediately after departure.
Zhanjiang Port
A major deep-water port on the eastern side of the Leizhou Peninsula with visible naval and commercial vessels.
Karst Peak Forest
The world-famous limestone formations that look like stone teeth emerging from the Earth as you enter the Guilin region.
Li River
The meandering waterway that snakes through the mountains, providing the classic 'shanshui' landscape view.
Request a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the karst peaks. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the limestone cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the most concentrated mountain views.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow body of water separating Hainan Island from the Chinese mainland, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries.
Leizhou Peninsula
View the western coastline of the peninsula with its patchwork of agricultural fields and aquaculture ponds.
Yulin Cityscape
A dense urban center in Guangxi province surrounded by smaller rolling hills and industrial zones.
While scenic, this side often faces direct sunlight on afternoon flights. It is best for seeing the vastness of the Beibu Gulf shortly after takeoff from Haikou.
Distance: 589 km (366 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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