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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning combination of the rugged Fujian coastline, the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta, and the expansive blue of the Gulf of Tonkin before descending into the Gulf of Thailand.

Left Side Highlights
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Fujian Coastline

View the intricate network of bays and islands along the southeastern Chinese coast shortly after departure.

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Pearl River Delta

A bird's-eye view of the massive megalopolis including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau if the path stays coastal.

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Hainan Island

The northern tip of China's tropical paradise and the Qiongzhou Strait are often visible on clear days.

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Gulf of Tonkin

The deep blue waters of the gulf, often dotted with cargo ships and fishing vessels.

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Bangkok Gulf Approach

On a southerly approach, catch the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.

Early morning flights are spectacular on this side to catch the sunrise over the East China Sea. For the best views of the Pearl River Delta, aim for a clear day as smog can occasionally obscure the ground. If landing from the south, this side provides a better view of the coastal aquaculture farms near Samut Prakan.

Right Side Highlights
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Wuyi Mountains

The lush, misty peaks of the UNESCO-listed Wuyi range in Fujian province.

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Guangxi Karst Landscapes

Distant views of the iconic limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains that characterize the Guilin region.

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Annamite Range

The rugged, jungle-covered mountains forming the border between Laos and Vietnam.

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Mekong River

The massive, winding river that serves as the lifeblood of mainland Southeast Asia.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun and potentially see a sunset over the Thai central plains. Keep a lookout for the complex irrigation systems and rice paddies of Thailand during the final 30 minutes of the flight. Seasonal burning (Feb-April) may reduce visibility of the mountains.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,784 km (1,730 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min

Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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