Loading map...
SWA → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Han River during departure and a more expansive panorama of the Changsha metropolitan area and the Xiang River during the final approach.
Search flights from SWA to CSX
Han River Delta
Detailed views of the intricate river channels around Jieyang and Chaozhou during the initial climb.
Ganzhou City
A clear view of the historical city of Ganzhou and the confluence of the Gan River in Jiangxi.
Wuling Foothills
Rugged terrain and deep green forests characterizing the Jiangxi-Hunan border region.
Changsha Skyline
Prime views of the Yuelu Mountain and the dense urban core of Changsha during the final landing phase.
Choose the right side for the best photography of the Han River early on. On clear days, the descent into CSX offers a full view of the Orange Isle (Juzizhou) in the center of the Xiang River if the flight approaches from the north. Morning flights provide the most vibrant colors for the Jiangxi landscapes.
Book Hotels in Changcha
Lianhua Mountains
Observe the dramatic ridgelines of the mountain range separating Guangdong from the interior.
Hakka Settlements
Spot traditional Hakka rural architecture nestled in the verdant valleys of northern Guangdong.
Nanling Range
Fly over the high natural boundary between the Lingnan region and Central China.
Xiang River Basin
View the vast agricultural plains and intricate river networks of southern Hunan province.
Sit on the left for softer light during afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct square Hakka house clusters in the valleys during the first twenty minutes of the flight. During the winter months, look for occasional frost caps on the higher peaks of the Nanling range.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 611 km (380 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.