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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the sprawling Pearl River Delta and a direct view of Lantau Island's dramatic topography and the Big Buddha during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Meiling Scenic Area

Lush forested peaks located just west of Nanchang, visible during the initial climb.

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Gan River Valley

Follow the winding path of the Gan River as it snakes through the heart of Jiangxi province.

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Dongjiang Reservoir

A stunning turquoise body of water surrounded by dense greenery in northern Guangdong.

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Shenzhen Skyline

Witness the incredible density and height of the Ping An Finance Centre and the Shenzhen cityscape.

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Tian Tan Buddha

During the descent into HKG, the 'Big Buddha' on Lantau Island is often clearly visible on the right.

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HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

See the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Lingdingyang channel.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pearl River Delta. This side is consistently better for seeing the engineering marvel of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the natural beauty of Lantau Island. Use the right side to track the transition from rural Jiangxi to the hyper-urbanized Greater Bay Area.

Left Side Highlights
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Poyang Lake

Catch a glimpse of China's largest freshwater lake to the northeast shortly after departure from Nanchang.

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Ganzhou Cityscape

View the historic city of Ganzhou where the Gong and Zhang rivers converge to form the Gan River.

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Wuyi Mountain Foothills

Observe the undulating green terrain of the southern Jiangxi mountain ranges.

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Huizhou Industrial Hub

The massive urban and industrial complexes of eastern Guangdong become visible as you head south.

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Victoria Harbour

On specific landing patterns (Runway 07), the left side provides views of Hong Kong Island's dense skyscrapers.

Sit on the left for the best morning light to avoid glare when flying south. If the flight lands toward the east, this side offers a better view of the Kowloon Peninsula and the iconic Hong Kong skyline. Keep an eye out for the massive Poyang Lake immediately after takeoff if the plane banks east.

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Route Information

Distance: 756 km (470 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min

Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)

Arrival: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Route Type: International

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