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KHNHAK

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the distinctive karst-influenced topography of inland China and a spectacular perspective of the Leizhou Peninsula's coastline before crossing the strait into Hainan.

Right Side Highlights
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Meiling National Park

Lush forested ridges and peaks located immediately west of Nanchang Changbei Airport.

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Karst Formations

As the flight nears the border of Guangxi, keep an eye out for the unique limestone 'tower' hills appearing through the clouds.

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Leizhou Peninsula

The southernmost tip of mainland China, featuring red soil farms and intricate coastal aquaculture ponds.

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Haikou Bay

Dramatic views of the Haikou city skyline and the Haikou Century Bridge during the final descent.

For late afternoon flights, this side offers stunning sunset views over the Gulf of Tonkin. The descent over the Leizhou Peninsula is the geographic highlight; ensure your window is clean for photos of the red earth and green coastal fringes. During the winter, the 'sea of clouds' over the mountains is particularly common on this side.

Left Side Highlights
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Nanchang Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of the Gan River and the historic Tengwang Pavilion shortly after takeoff.

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Luoxiao Mountains

The massive, north-south trending mountain range that forms the natural border between Jiangxi and Hunan.

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Dongjiang Headwaters

Aerial views of the winding river systems that eventually feed the Pearl River Delta to the south.

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East Qiongzhou Strait

The transition from the mainland to Hainan Island, looking out toward the vast South China Sea.

Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Jiangxi mountains without the glare of the sun. Sit here if you want to see the sunrise over the sea during an early departure. Upon approach to HAK, you may see the massive cargo ships entering the eastern strait.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,135 km (705 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)

Arrival: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)

Route Type: Domestic

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