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TYN → SYX
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the historic Qinling range, the ethereal karst landscape of Guangxi, and a spectacular view of the Nanshan Guan Yin statue upon landing at Phoenix International.
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Qinling Range
The massive ecological barrier separating the climate zones of northern and southern China.
Guilin Karst Mountains
A stunning expanse of limestone forests and peaks that define the scenery of southern China.
Leizhou Peninsula
The tropical tip of Guangdong province characterized by red soil and basaltic volcanic landforms.
Nanshan Guan Yin Statue
The world's tallest Guan Yin statue standing in the South China Sea is a highlight during the SYX approach.
South China Sea
Expansive turquoise waters and coral reefs visible during the final banking maneuvers into Sanya.
The right side is the undisputed winner for landmarks. To maximize the view of the Guan Yin statue, ensure you are seated behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. Mid-day flights provide the best overhead lighting for the green karst mountains of Guangxi. If landing to the West, the statue will appear very clearly just minutes before touchdown.
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Taihang Mountains
View the dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau as you depart from Taiyuan.
Yellow River Bend
Witness the silty waters of China's second-longest river cutting through the plains of Henan.
Wuhan Metropolis
The massive intersection of the Yangtze and Han rivers with numerous landmark bridges.
Qiongzhou Strait
Watch the ferry traffic between the mainland and Hainan Island before your final descent.
Select the left side for morning flights to enjoy the illuminated landscape without the glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the eastern coastline of Hainan as you loop around for landing if air traffic control dictates an eastern approach. Check the weather for Hubei; cloud cover often obscures the Yangtze.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,185 km (1,358 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min
Departure: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Arrival: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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