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SYX → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Beibu Gulf and the scenic transition from the tropical beaches of Sanya to the rugged karst landscapes of Guangxi.
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Sanya Bay
Immediate views of the crescent-shaped coastline and the artificial Phoenix Island upon takeoff.
Beibu Gulf
A vast expanse of the South China Sea visible as the plane crosses the water toward the mainland.
Fangchenggang Coast
The busy shipping lanes and industrial ports along the southern edge of Guangxi province.
Western Karst Hills
The beginning of the iconic limestone formations that define the geography of the Nanning region.
Nanning Suburbs
Green residential areas and the expanding urban sprawl of the 'Green City' during final approach.
Sit on this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. If the flight departs to the south, you may spot the Nanshan Guanyin statue in the distance. Clear weather is frequent in summer, offering visibility across the entire strait.
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Mount Wuzhi
Views of Hainan's central mountainous spine and the highest peaks of the island in the distance.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow body of water separating Hainan Island from the Leizhou Peninsula on the mainland.
Leizhou Peninsula
Look down at the red soil and agricultural patches of China's southernmost mainland point.
Yong River
The winding river that snakes through Nanning, often shimmering during morning or afternoon flights.
Nanning CBD
Glances of the high-rise buildings and modern skyline of Nanning as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better sense of the scale of the Leizhou Peninsula. Watch for the change in soil color from the tropical greens of Hainan to the iron-rich red earth of the mainland.
Book Hotels in NanningDistance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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