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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most iconic urban views, including the departure over Wuhan's central districts and a superior vantage point for the massive Shenzhen skyline and the Hong Kong border during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Wuhan Urban Core

Aerial view of the Yangtze and Han River confluence and the dense skyscraper clusters of Hankou and Wuchang.

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Poyang Lake

Views of China's largest freshwater lake to the east, notable for its seasonal water level changes and wetlands.

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Lushan National Park

The dramatic peaks and ridges of Lushan appearing through the clouds as you transition into Jiangxi province.

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Shenzhen CBD

A close-up view of the Ping An Finance Centre and the dense urban grid of Futian and Luohu districts.

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Hong Kong Border

The stark contrast between the high-rises of Shenzhen and the protected green hills of the New Territories in Hong Kong.

Choose the left side for morning flights (7 AM - 10 AM) to avoid direct sunlight and get the best lighting for photography of the Shenzhen skyline. During the final descent, look for the 'Optics Valley' area in Wuhan shortly after takeoff and the massive density of the Pearl River Delta as you near Shenzhen.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Yangtze River Meanders

Watch the mighty Yangtze River wind through the Hubei plains immediately after departing Wuhan.

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Jinggang Mountains

The rugged, deep green forested terrain of the mountain ranges separating Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.

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Humen Bridge

A view of the massive suspension bridge spanning the Pearl River Estuary during the southern descent.

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Pearl River Estuary

Observation of heavy maritime traffic with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers navigating towards the South China Sea.

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Bao'an Coastline

The industrial docks and developing coastal parks of the Bao'an district adjacent to the airport.

The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering spectacular views of the sun dipping over the Pearl River Estuary. It provides a better look at the industrial and maritime scale of the region, specifically the vast shipping lanes and bridges connecting the east and west banks of the delta.

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Route Information

Distance: 906 km (563 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)

Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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