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KMG → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a panoramic view of the dramatic karst landscapes of Guangxi and the stunning urban-maritime transition of the Pearl River Delta.
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Guangxi Karst
Dramatic and unique limestone pinnacle mountains typical of the region visible during the middle of the flight.
Xi River Basin
The main artery of the Pearl River system meandering through lush green valleys and agricultural heartlands.
Zhaoqing City
Home to the Seven Star Crags, which can be spotted as distinct rock formations near the city center.
Shenzhen Bay Bridge
The long bridge crossing the bay, visible during the final descent when the plane approaches from the west.
Nanshan Skyscrapers
An incredible view of Shenzhen modern skyline, including the iconic Spring Bamboo tower and the Ping An Finance Center.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights as the sun is positioned to the west, lighting up the Pearl River Estuary. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of flight for the best view of the Shenzhen coastline and the Nanshan district skyscrapers before touchdown.
Book Hotels in ShenzhenYunnan Highlands
Deep red soil and high-altitude mountain ridges seen shortly after takeoff from Kunming.
Nanpan River
A winding river system carving through the rugged eastern Yunnan landscape near the border.
Guangzhou North
Views of the dense northern suburbs and the sprawling logistics hubs of the Greater Bay Area.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the red earth of Yunnan illuminated by the rising sun. Watch for the sharp change in terrain as the plane descends from the high plateau into the lower coastal plains of Guangdong.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,139 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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