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NKG → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the iconic Mount Lu (Lushan) and the cityscape of Nanchang, alongside the rugged mountainous terrain of the Nanling range as you transition from Jiangxi into Guangdong.
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Dabie Mountains
Rolling green peaks visible to the west during the early cruise phase across the Anhui-Jiangxi border.
Mount Lu (Lushan)
The UNESCO-listed mountain known for its dramatic mists and peaks, visible near the city of Jiujiang.
Nanchang Skyline
A clear view of the Gan River and the modern skyscrapers of Jiangxi's capital city.
Nanling Mountains
Dense forest coverage and sharp ridges marking the geographic boundary into southern China.
Pearl River Estuary
During descent, look for the massive bridges and busy shipping lanes of the Lingdingyang bay.
This is the best side for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you or overhead, illuminating the mountains of Jiangxi. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes into the flight for the best views of Mount Lu. During the summer, look for towering cumulonimbus clouds common in this humid corridor.
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Yangtze River Bend
Visible shortly after takeoff from NKG, showing the massive industrial and shipping artery of China.
Eastern Poyang Lake
A view of China's largest freshwater lake's eastern wetlands and seasonal water level changes.
Shenzhen Urban Core
On final descent, the massive density of the Bao'an and Nanshan districts becomes visible.
Dongguan Manufacturing Hub
A sprawling landscape of factories and urban clusters that define the Pearl River Delta's industrial power.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. On the final approach into SZX, you often get a better view of the skyscrapers in Nanshan and the distant Hong Kong skyline if the visibility is clear and the landing path is from the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,128 km (701 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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