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NNG → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the South China Sea coastline, the industrial scale of the Pearl River Delta periphery, and a stunning approach over the Xiamen harbor and bridges.
Xi Jiang River
Aerial view of the massive Pearl River tributary winding through the southern Chinese plains.
PRD Manufacturing Hubs
Vast urban sprawl and industrial zones of the northern Pearl River Delta region near Huizhou.
Shantou Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the Han River and the South China Sea near the port city of Shantou.
Xiamen Haicang Bridge
A spectacular view of the suspension bridge connecting the mainland to Xiamen Island during the final approach.
Gulangyu Island
Often visible on clear days, this UNESCO heritage island sits just off the coast near the airport path.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Taiwan Strait. The descent into XMN is one of China's most scenic coastal approaches; ensure your window is clear 20 minutes before landing.
Nanning CBD
Bird's-eye view of the 'Green City' skyline including the Qingxiu Mountain area shortly after takeoff.
Guangxi Karst Landscape
Distinctive limestone 'sugarloaf' peaks and winding rivers characteristic of the region's unique geology.
Nanling Mountain Range
Dense forest canopies and rugged ridges as the flight crosses from Guangxi into northern Guangdong.
Fujian Tea Terraces
Manicured green tea plantations carved into the hillsides of the Minnan region during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare. Keep an eye out for the rapid transition from urban Nanning to rural karst hills within the first 10 minutes of flight.
Distance: 1,037 km (644 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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