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HGH → HAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the geographic transition from the mountainous inland provinces to the unique 'tail' of China, the Leizhou Peninsula, followed by a dramatic crossing of the Qiongzhou Strait into Hainan.
Wuyi Mountain Range
The rugged, tea-rich terrain of the border between Jiangxi and Fujian provinces, visible early in the flight.
Gan River Valley
The winding Gan River snaking through the heart of Jiangxi province, surrounded by agricultural plains.
Leizhou Peninsula
View the distinct red soil and vast pineapple and banana plantations of the southernmost tip of mainland China.
Qiongzhou Strait
A clear view of the narrow channel separating the mainland from Hainan, often dotted with train ferries and cargo ships.
Sunset over Gulf of Tonkin
On late afternoon flights, experience a spectacular sunset over the water to the west as you descend.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the terrain clearly or late afternoon flights for sunset views. Watch closely about 20 minutes before landing to see the Leizhou Peninsula transition into the sea; it's the most unique geographic feature of this specific route.
Pearl River Delta
A glimpse of the massive urban sprawl near the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta, including distant views of Dongguan and Shenzhen.
South China Sea
Expansive views of the turquoise waters as the plane maneuvers for its final approach into the northern tip of Hainan.
Haikou Port
Observe the busy shipping lanes and massive container terminals that serve as the lifeline for the island province.
Hainan Northern Coast
Aerial perspectives of the tropical coastline and the emerging luxury developments along the Haikou waterfront.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the evening to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. This side is also better for spotting the dense lights of the Pearl River Delta's eastern cities if the flight path tracks slightly further east than usual.
Distance: 1,521 km (945 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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