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SZX → HKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Phuket International Airport (Phuket)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior primarily for the spectacular descent into Phuket, offering unparalleled views of the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay and the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea.
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Pearl River Delta
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban landscape of Macau and the bridge networks connecting the delta.
Paracel Islands
Distant views of small coral atolls and turquoise reefs in the South China Sea.
Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of the deep blue gulf as the flight transitions from the South China Sea.
Phang Nga Bay
The highlight of the trip, featuring dramatic limestone cliffs rising vertically out of the water.
Phuket East Coast
Views of the Royal Phuket Marina and the lush mangrove forests lining the eastern shore.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of Phang Nga Bay during the final 20 minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the karst formations. During the rainy season (May-Oct), morning flights also typically offer clearer skies before afternoon clouds build up.
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Shenzhen Skyline
Immediate views of the Bao'an District and the coastline of the Pearl River upon takeoff.
Hainan Island
The eastern coastline of China's tropical island province is often visible mid-flight.
Central Vietnam Coast
High-altitude views of the rugged coastline near Da Nang and the Marble Mountains.
Cam Ranh Bay
A glimpse of the deep-water harbor and the white sandy beaches of southern Vietnam.
Andaman Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side offers a front-row seat to the sunset over the Andaman Sea.
Select the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to capture the sunset over the sea. This side also offers a better view of the Vietnamese coastline if the flight path follows the inland airway. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense, making the cabin warm and creating glare on the window.
Book Hotels in PhuketDistance: 2,313 km (1,437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Route Type: International
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