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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is prioritized for its spectacular approach into Sanya, offering views of the South China Sea coastline and the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during many landing patterns.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Bohai Bay Coast

Aerial views of the industrial ports and the coastline as the flight departs the Tianjin region.

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Yangtze River Delta

A crossing of the massive Yangtze River, usually appearing as a wide, winding silver ribbon roughly mid-flight.

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Hainan East Coast

Panoramic views of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches near Wenchang and Boao during descent.

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Nanshan Guanyin

The world's tallest Guanyin statue is often visible standing in the sea as the plane turns for its final approach into SYX.

For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun. On the approach to Sanya Phoenix Airport, the aircraft often flies south over the water before turning back north, placing the coastline and the Nanshan statue directly in view of the left windows. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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North China Plain

A patchwork of agricultural fields and sprawling urban centers stretching across the heart of China.

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Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a complex network of wetlands and waterways in Hunan province.

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Nanling Mountains

Rugged, mist-covered green peaks that mark the transition between central China and the subtropical south.

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Hainan Tropical Interior

Dense, lush rainforests and the central mountain ranges of Hainan Island, including Wuzhi Mountain, as you cross the island.

The right side offers better views of the inland geography, including the transition from the flat northern plains to the mountainous southern regions. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights, as the sun dips below the horizon over the South China Sea just as you arrive in the tropical paradise of Sanya.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,438 km (1,515 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 15 min

Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)

Arrival: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)

Route Type: Domestic

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