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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Pearl River Estuary, the massive industrial landscape of the Pearl River Delta, and the iconic architectural layout of Shenzhen Bao'an Airport during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Dayu Mountains

The rugged natural border between Jiangxi and Guangdong provinces, often shrouded in light mist.

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Dongguan Industrial Belt

The sprawling 'World's Factory' landscape showing the incredible scale of manufacturing infrastructure in China.

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Pearl River Bridges

Views of the Humen and Nansha bridges spanning the wide Pearl River Estuary during the descent.

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Pearl River Estuary

The dramatic meeting point of the Pearl River and the South China Sea, filled with cargo ships and ferries.

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SZX Terminal 3

An excellent top-down view of the airport's honeycomb 'manta ray' design on final approach to the runway.

The right side is highly recommended for afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Pearl River. The descent over the water provides the most dramatic views of the region's shipping traffic and massive infrastructure projects.

Left Side Highlights
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Ganzhou Basin

Aerial view of the rolling hills and red soil characteristic of southern Jiangxi province shortly after takeoff.

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Huizhou Skyline

Distances views of the expanding urban centers and high-rises of Huizhou and eastern Dongguan.

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Shenzhen CBD

Depending on the approach pattern, views of the Ping An Finance Center and the dense Futian District skyline.

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Shenzhen Reservoir

The critical water source for the region nestled among the green lungs of the city's eastern parks.

Sit on the left if you prefer city density and mountain views. In the morning, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun. Look for the 'Green Line' of parks that separate Shenzhen from the northern industrial zones.

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Route Information

Distance: 371 km (231 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 37 min

Departure: KOW (25.853333, 114.778889)

Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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