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SZX â GYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Guangyuan Airport (Guangyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Shenzhen and Dongguan urban sprawl upon departure, followed by the dramatic transition from the humid hills of Hunan to the rugged Daba Mountains as you enter the Sichuan Basin.
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Shenzhen Skyline
A stunning aerial view of the Ping An Finance Center and the dense urban core of Shenzhen during the initial climb.
GBA Megacity Sprawl
An endless view of the Greater Bay Area urban cluster, stretching from Dongguan toward the Guangzhou skyline.
Daba Mountains
The dramatic, sharp ridges of the Daba Mountains that mark the entrance into the northern Sichuan region.
Jianmen Pass Area
The iconic 'Sword Gate' geographic formations and steep cliffs that have historically guarded the entrance to Sichuan.
Sichuan Basin Cloud Sea
Frequent low-hanging clouds and mist trapped between the mountains, creating a mystical 'Sea of Clouds' effect.
The right side is ideal for morning flights (08:00-11:00) to capture the Shenzhen skyline in the best light. Keep an eye out for the Three Gorges area in the far distance mid-flight. During winter, the Daba Mountains often feature snow-capped ridges which are highly photogenic from this side.
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Pearl River Estuary
Expansive views of the Humen Bridge and the industrial landscape of Nansha and Zhongshan immediately after takeoff.
Nanling Mountain Range
Dense, verdant mountain peaks forming the natural border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.
Hunan Rural Basin
A patchwork of rice paddies and small reservoirs interspersed with limestone hills.
Upper Jialing River
The winding turquoise waters of the Jialing River as the flight begins its final descent into Guangyuan.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when photographing the Pearl River. Afternoon flights on this side avoid the direct sun glare from the west, providing better lighting for the green mountain landscapes of Hunan.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,346 km (836 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: GYS (32.391101837158196, 105.7020034790039)
Route Type: Domestic
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