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SZX → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic karst landscapes of Guangxi and the rugged transition into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Guangzhou Skyline
Depending on the departure path, see the dense urban core of the Pearl River Delta as you climb out.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The highlight of the trip: spectacular limestone 'sugar-loaf' mountains stretching toward the horizon.
Xijiang River
The massive West River winds through deep valleys, appearing like a silver ribbon from cruising altitude.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Watch the dramatic rise in terrain as the flatlands give way to the rugged, high-altitude plateau.
Red Soil Terraces
As you approach Kunming, the unique iron-rich red earth of Yunnan becomes visible in the terraced fields.
This is the 'scenic side' for the karst mountains. Choose an early morning flight for the clearest air and best shadows over the limestone peaks. Avoid seats 15-25 to ensure the wing doesn't block the view of the dramatic plateau approach.
Pearl River Estuary
Immediate views of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge and the bustling maritime traffic of the delta.
Nanning Basin
The flight passes south of the Guangxi capital, revealing the flat agricultural plains amidst surrounding hills.
Southern Border Ranges
Distant views of the densely forested mountains along the border between China and Vietnam.
Subtropical Cloud Formations
Frequent low-hanging clouds over the humid valleys of western Guangxi create a mystical atmosphere.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the industrial Pearl River Delta and the green mountains of the southwest. Afternoon flights may experience glare on this side as the sun moves south/west.
Distance: 1,139 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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