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HAK → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the world-famous Guangxi karst mountains and a superior perspective of the Qinling Mountains range, which marks the boundary between North and South China.
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Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of mainland China as you cross from Hainan Island.
Guangxi Karst Landscape
Iconic limestone 'gumdrop' hills and winding rivers near Guilin and Liuzhou.
Guizhou High-Altitude Bridges
Brief glimpses of massive infrastructure projects crossing deep karst valleys.
Qinling Mountains
Dramatic snowy peaks and rugged ridges separating the subtropical south from the temperate north.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the karst peaks. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you on this side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Qinling Mountains during the final phase of the flight.
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Qiongzhou Strait
A bird's-eye view of the busy shipping lanes and ferries connecting Hainan to the mainland.
Central China Metropolises
Expansive views of urban sprawl in Hunan and Hubei provinces depending on the specific airway.
Yangtze River Basin
Lush green agricultural patterns and intricate irrigation networks of the central plains.
Xi'an Urban Approach
A clear view of the sprawling ancient capital and the Wei River as you descend into XIY.
Best for morning flights to see the sun reflecting off the water in the Qiongzhou Strait. During the winter months, look for the distinct color change in the earth from green to the golden-brown Loess Plateau soil as you enter Shaanxi province.
Book Hotels in Xi'anDistance: 1,622 km (1,008 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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