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SZX → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of China's major water systems, including Poyang Lake and the grand crossing of the Yangtze River, while providing a better angle for the approach into southern Beijing.
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South China Sea
Stunning views of the coastline and busy shipping lanes upon departure from Shenzhen.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake often visible during the mid-flight cruise over Jiangxi.
Yangtze River
A clear view of the massive river as it winds through the lower basin near Anhui.
Yellow River Crossing
The distinct silty waters of the Yellow River as the flight enters the North China Plain.
Daxing Airport
View of the massive starfish-shaped Daxing International Airport during the descent into southern Beijing.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to enjoy the soft lighting on the landscape. Keep an eye out for the Yangtze River crossing about halfway through the flight, which is a major landmark. On clear days, you can also see the massive expansion of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei megalopolis during the final approach phase.
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Pearl River Delta
Aerial views of the dense urban clusters of Shenzhen and Guangzhou shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged terrain as the flight crosses from Guangdong into central China.
Central Plains
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of China stretching towards the western horizon.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. On evening flights, this side offers dramatic sunset views over the inland mountain ranges of Jiangxi and Hubei. Look for the transition from the lush green hills of the south to the more arid plains of the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,922 km (1,194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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