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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Funiu Mountain Range

Spectacular views of the southern Henan mountain peaks shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

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Wuhan Metropolitan Area

Spot the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers and the sprawling urban layout of Wuhan to the west.

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Dongting Lake

Views of one of China's largest freshwater lakes and the surrounding lush agricultural plains of Hunan.

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Jinggang Mountains

Fly over the historic and densely forested 'Cradle of the Chinese Revolution' in western Jiangxi.

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Pearl River Estuary

As the plane turns for its final approach, see the massive shipping lanes and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Nanyang Cityscape

A clear view of the Nanyang urban center and the Bai River immediately after takeoff from Jiangying Airport.

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Yangtze River Crossing

Aerial view of the massive Yangtze River as the flight traverses the Hubei province corridor.

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Poyang Lake Basin

Distant views of the vast wetlands and water systems of northern Jiangxi if the flight path tracks eastward.

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Nanling Mountains

The rugged, green-carpeted peaks that form the natural border between central China and the Guangdong plains.

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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.

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Route Information

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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