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KMG → SYX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior landing experience into Sanya, featuring views of the Gulf of Tonkin and the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach.
Red River Valley
Deep valleys and rugged plateau terrain as the flight heads south toward the Vietnam border region.
Beibu Gulf
Expansive turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin as the aircraft leaves the mainland for the open sea.
Nanshan Guanyin Statue
The massive 108-meter tall three-sided bronze statue standing in the sea near Nanshan Temple.
Sanya Bay
Aerial view of the 'Coconut Dream Corridor' and the luxury high-rises along the crescent-shaped coastline.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Nanshan Guanyin statue. Most SYX landings approach from the west over the sea, placing the statue and the dramatic island coastline directly outside your window. Late afternoon flights offer spectacular sunset views over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Kunming Cityscape
Aerial views of the 'City of Eternal Spring' and the sprawling urban layout around Dianchi Lake shortly after takeoff.
Fuxian Lake
The deep blue waters of China's second deepest freshwater lake are often visible to the southeast of Kunming.
Guangxi Karst Landscape
Unique limestone peak clusters and winding rivers typical of the border region between Yunnan and Guangxi provinces.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow strip of water separating mainland China from the northern coast of Hainan Island.
Morning flights are best on this side to keep the sun behind you. This side is ideal for spotting the lush greenery of the inland mountains before crossing the sea.
Distance: 1,010 km (628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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