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SZX → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Qiantang River's iconic curves during descent and the rugged peaks of the Wuyi mountain range on the Fujian border.
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Pearl River Estuary
Views of the massive infrastructure projects and shipping lanes connecting Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Hong Kong.
Wuyi Mountains
The eastern side provides glimpses of the misty, jagged peaks of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Qiantang River
The dramatic, winding path of the river leading into Hangzhou, famous for its massive tidal bore.
Hangzhou Skyline
On approach to HGH, the modern architecture of the Qianjiang New Town and the 'Sun and Moon' buildings are often visible.
The right side is essential for seeing the Qiantang River during the descent into Hangzhou. For late afternoon flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views reflecting off the inland waterways and the East China Sea coastline in the distance.
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Aerial view of the dense skyscrapers of Bao'an and Nanshan districts immediately after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, verdant mountain ranges that form the natural border between Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.
Gan River Valley
Vast stretches of agricultural land and river systems winding through central Jiangxi.
Qiandao Lake
If the flight path shifts west, the 'Thousand Island Lake' is visible with its emerald waters and tiny islets.
Sit on the left for morning flights (before 10:00 AM) to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the red sandstone landforms of the Danxia region about 30-40 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,071 km (665 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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