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Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Macau International Airport (Macau)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of China's eastern coastline, the expansive Poyang Lake, and a spectacular aerial perspective of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge during the final approach into MFM.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Bohai Sea Coastline

Striking views of the Liaodong Peninsula meeting the yellow-green waters of the Bohai Gulf.

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Poyang Lake

Bird's-eye view of China's largest freshwater lake, showing seasonal water level variations.

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Shenzhen Tech Hub

The dense cluster of skyscrapers and the iconic Ping An Finance Centre visible on clear days.

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HZMB Bridge

A breathtaking view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge connecting the PRD cities.

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Macau Runway Approach

Final descent provides a unique view of the airport's artificial island runway jutting into the sea.

Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for clearer coastal photos. Pay close attention during the last 15 minutes of the flight; the HZMB bridge is most visible from the left if the plane approaches MFM from the northeast. Look for the contrast between the industrial ports and the emerald sea islands.

Right Side Highlights
7.6
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Mount Tai

The silhouette of one of China's 'Five Great Mountains' rising from the Shandong plains.

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Yangtze River

A magnificent crossing of Asia's longest river, often filled with cargo ships near Nanjing.

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Nanling Mountains

Vast stretches of subtropical forest and rugged karst-like terrain in southern Jiangxi.

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Guangzhou Suburbs

The massive urban sprawl and rapid development of the northern Pearl River Delta region.

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Cotai Strip

Glistering views of Macau's luxury resorts and casinos as the plane banks for landing.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the inland mountains. During the final descent, the right side provides a better view of the Zhuhai coastline and the dense hotel clusters of the Cotai Strip if the aircraft follows the common western approach path.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,356 km (1,464 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min

Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Arrival: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)

Route Type: International

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