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SZX → KHH
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the sprawling urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta, the rugged Guangdong coastline, the Penghu Islands, and a scenic entry into Taiwan via the Tainan plains.
Shenzhen Skyline
Aerial views of Shenzhen's dense skyscrapers and the high-tech hubs of Futian and Nanshan immediately after takeoff.
Dapeng Peninsula
The scenic, mountainous coastline of eastern Shenzhen with hidden beaches and clear blue bays.
Guangdong Coastal Ranges
Rolling green hills and the Lianhua Mountain range following the southern coast of Mainland China.
Penghu Archipelago
Mid-way through the flight, look for the volcanic basalt islands and white sand beaches of the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait.
Tainan Plains
A mosaic of aquaculture ponds and agricultural fields as the plane crosses the coastline into Taiwan.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly spectacular during morning flights when the sun illuminates the mainland coast. If flying in the late afternoon, you will have the sun behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Penghu Islands.
Pearl River Maritime Traffic
Massive cargo ships and ferries navigating the busy waters between Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
South China Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue horizon and the northern reaches of the South China Sea.
Kaohsiung Harbor
A front-row seat to one of the world's largest container ports during the final approach into KHH.
Cijin Island
The long, narrow sandbar island that protects Kaohsiung's inner harbor, visible just before touchdown.
The right side is best for the final five minutes of the flight. As the plane banks for landing at KHH, you'll get an unparalleled view of the 85 Sky Tower and the industrial heart of Kaohsiung. Note that during summer afternoons, this side can be quite hot due to direct sunlight.
Distance: 671 km (417 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Route Type: International
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