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NNY → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanyang Jiangying Airport (Nanyang) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views during the final approach, featuring the Pearl River Estuary, the expansive bridges of the Greater Bay Area, and the dense urban skyline of Shenzhen and nearby Macau.
Funiu Mountain Range
Spectacular views of the southern Henan mountain peaks shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Spot the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers and the sprawling urban layout of Wuhan to the west.
Dongting Lake
Views of one of China's largest freshwater lakes and the surrounding lush agricultural plains of Hunan.
Jinggang Mountains
Fly over the historic and densely forested 'Cradle of the Chinese Revolution' in western Jiangxi.
Pearl River Estuary
As the plane turns for its final approach, see the massive shipping lanes and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
Nanshan Skyscrapers
Breathtaking close-up views of Shenzhen's modern architectural icons like the China Resources 'Bamboo Shoot' building.
Choose the right side for the best 'big city' feel. During sunset flights, the reflection of the sun on the Pearl River Estuary is stunning. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the water for landing at SZX.
Nanyang Cityscape
A clear view of the Nanyang urban center and the Bai River immediately after takeoff from Jiangying Airport.
Yangtze River Crossing
Aerial view of the massive Yangtze River as the flight traverses the Hubei province corridor.
Poyang Lake Basin
Distant views of the vast wetlands and water systems of northern Jiangxi if the flight path tracks eastward.
Nanling Mountains
The rugged, green-carpeted peaks that form the natural border between central China and the Guangdong plains.
Eastern Shenzhen
On descent, look for the high-density residential clusters and industrial hubs of eastern Shenzhen and Huizhou.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It provides a more stable view of the inland mountain ranges and the central plains' transition into the southern subtropics.
Distance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: NNY (32.980801, 112.614998)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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