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KHN β†’ SZX

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a dramatic view of the Luoxiao mountain ranges during the cruise and a spectacular descent over the Pearl River Estuary, offering views of massive infrastructure projects like the Humen Bridge.

Right Side Highlights
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Gan River Valley

The flight path tracks parallel to this major waterway, providing views of riverside towns and agricultural plains.

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Luoxiao Mountains

Rugged and verdant mountain terrain, including the historic Jinggangshan area, dominates the middle section of the flight.

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Ganzhou City

A clear view of the historic city of Ganzhou located at the confluence of the Zhang and Gong rivers.

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Pearl River Estuary

Magnificent views of the sprawling delta, featuring cargo ships and the impressive cross-sea bridge networks.

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SZX Runway Approach

Views of the iconic 'honeycomb' design of Terminal 3 and the coastal reclamation projects surrounding the airport.

Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun reflecting off the Pearl River Estuary. During the descent into Shenzhen, this side offers the best perspective of the massive industrial scale of the Greater Bay Area.

Left Side Highlights
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Nanchang Urban Area

Aerial view of the Gan River winding through Nanchang's rapidly developing skyline shortly after takeoff.

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Poyang Lake

The southern tip of China's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the northeast during the initial climb.

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WanlΓΌ Lake

Also known as the Xinfeng River Reservoir, this massive turquoise body of water in Heyuan is a highlight of the descent.

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Shenzhen CBD

Clear views of the Ping An Finance Centre and the dense skyscrapers of Futian district during the final approach.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Shenzhen city center, especially if the plane approaches from the north.

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Route Information

Distance: 723 km (449 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min

Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)

Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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