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SYX → WUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the sprawling capital city of Haikou, the vast Qiongzhou Strait, and the expansive Dongting Lake during the descent into the Hubei plains.
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Sanya Skyline
A comprehensive view of Sanya's coastal urban development and the dense forest hills of Luhuitou Park.
Haikou Cityscape
The coastal capital of Hainan provides a stunning urban view as the flight crosses the northern tip of the island.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow, busy shipping channel that separates Hainan Island from the mainland Guangdong province.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive silver expanse with intricate wetland borders.
Yangtze River
An incredible aerial perspective of the legendary river and its massive bridges as you descend toward Wuhan.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the best perspective of the Yangtze River as it winds through Hubei. Winter flights often offer clearer visibility over the Dongting Lake region.
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Phoenix Island
The iconic artificial island in Sanya Bay known for its futuristic curved skyscrapers.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of the Chinese mainland, characterized by red soil and lush agricultural patterns.
Southern Karst Mountains
Distant glimpses of the jagged limestone peaks that define the landscape of eastern Guangxi and southern Hunan.
Xiang River Valley
The silver ribbon of the Xiang River winding through the industrial and natural heart of Hunan Province.
Select the left side for late afternoon flights to enjoy a sunset over the inland mountain ranges. During takeoff, if the plane heads west, look out for the 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue on the coastline.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,470 km (913 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Arrival: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Route Type: Domestic
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