Loading map...
KWL → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the world-famous Yangshuo karst landscape shortly after takeoff and a dramatic approach over the Pearl River Estuary and major bridge infrastructure near Shenzhen.
Search flights from KWL to SZX
Yangshuo Peaks
The most dramatic and iconic karst mountains located just south of Guilin, visible shortly after departure.
Li River Valley
The winding silver ribbon of the Li River as it meanders through the limestone landscape.
Pearl River Estuary
The vast expanse where the Pearl River meets the South China Sea, often visible during the descent.
Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
The impressive new bridge and tunnel infrastructure connecting the two sides of the estuary.
Nanshan Port
Busy container terminals and shipping traffic approaching Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Choose the right side for the most iconic scenic views. To see the Yangshuo karst peaks, look out within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. During the descent into SZX, this side typically faces the water, offering a chance to see the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in the distance and the nearby Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. Late afternoon flights are spectacular here as the sun sets over the estuary.
Book Hotels in Shenzhen
Northern Guilin Karst
Unique limestone peak formations surrounding the city of Guilin immediately after takeoff.
Dayao Mountains
Dense green forest cover and rolling hills as the flight crosses from Guangxi into Guangdong province.
Guangzhou Skyline
Distant views of the Canton Tower and the dense central business district of the provincial capital.
Dongguan Industrial Hub
Massive manufacturing complexes and logistics centers that define the 'World's Factory' landscape.
Shenzhen Northern Districts
The rapid transition from industrial suburbs to the modern, high-rise residential blocks of northern Shenzhen.
Sit on the left for the best views of the inland urban sprawl and the massive city scale of the Pearl River Delta. If the flight arrives from the north, you will see the dense layout of Dongguan. Morning flights provide the best lighting for this side as the sun is in the east/southeast.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 479 km (298 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.