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SIN → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Vietnamese coastline, the rugged mountains of southern China, and a closer look at the winding Yangtze River during the descent into Nanjing.
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Vietnam Coastline
Stunning views of the central Vietnamese coast near Da Nang and the Marble Mountains as the flight tracks northward.
Hainan Island
Aerial perspective of the western coast and the Qiongzhou Strait separating the island from mainland China.
Jiangxi Mountains
Rugged terrain and lush green peaks of the Luoxiao and Wuyi mountain ranges in Southern China.
Yangtze River
The massive waterway carving through the landscape, visible as you transition into the Jiangsu plains.
Nanjing Cityscape
Views of the Purple Mountain and the dense urban sprawl of Nanjing during the final approach phase.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For daytime flights, the sun will be on the right in the morning, making the left side ideal for glare-free photography. Watch for the dramatic change from the South China Sea to the dense urban clusters of Guangdong province about midway through the flight.
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Vast expanses of deep blue water with occasional cargo ship trails visible from high altitude.
Paracel Islands
Small coral atolls and turquoise reefs may be visible depending on the specific air traffic control routing.
Xiamen Coast
High-altitude views of the Fujian coastline and the developed island city of Xiamen.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a shimmering silver expanse just before landing.
Yangtze Delta
Densely populated industrial and urban landscapes of the Suzhou-Wuxi corridor during the descent.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from Singapore. As you approach Nanjing, keep an eye out for the shimmering surface of Taihu Lake. Note that seasonal industrial haze or coastal fog is common over the East China coast, which can sometimes obscure views of the shoreline.
Book Hotels in NanjingDistance: 3,722 km (2,313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 23 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: International
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