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NAY → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of China's major river systems and the vast expanse of Poyang Lake, coupled with a better perspective of the Hong Kong border during the descent into Shenzhen.
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Yellow River Crossing
View the meandering 'Mother River' of China as you fly over the Henan plains.
Yangtze River Bridge
Spot the massive bridges spanning the Yangtze near the Hubei and Jiangxi border.
Poyang Lake
Witness China's largest freshwater lake, which changes dramatically in size with the seasons.
Nanchang Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Gan River and the growing urban center of Jiangxi's capital.
Shenzhen-HK Border
On the final approach, see the distinct line between Shenzhen's skyscrapers and Hong Kong's green marshes.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the eastern plains. Keep a close watch roughly 70-80 minutes after takeoff for the Poyang Lake region, which is a major highlight. For the landing at SZX, the left side typically offers a superior view of the urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta.
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North China Plain
Infinite stretches of agricultural land across Hebei and Henan provinces.
Dabie Mountains
Fly over the rugged peaks and deep valleys of this historic mountain range.
Nanling Range
The dense forest cover and rolling hills marking the entrance into Guangdong Province.
Pearl River Estuary
See the massive cargo ships and the infrastructure of the world's busiest manufacturing hub.
Western Shenzhen
Get a close view of the Qianhai bay area and the Bao'an District shoreline during landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over Central China. During the descent, you'll have a great view of the Pearl River Estuary's industrial scale. Seasonal visibility is best in autumn when the air over the southern mountains is clearest.
Book Hotels in ShenzhenDistance: 1,922 km (1,194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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