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WUH → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
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.
Wuhan Urban Core
Aerial view of the Yangtze and Han River confluence and the dense skyscraper clusters of Hankou and Wuchang.
Poyang Lake
Views of China's largest freshwater lake to the east, notable for its seasonal water level changes and wetlands.
Lushan National Park
The dramatic peaks and ridges of Lushan appearing through the clouds as you transition into Jiangxi province.
Shenzhen CBD
A close-up view of the Ping An Finance Centre and the dense urban grid of Futian and Luohu districts.
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.
Yangtze River Meanders
Watch the mighty Yangtze River wind through the Hubei plains immediately after departing Wuhan.
Jinggang Mountains
The rugged, deep green forested terrain of the mountain ranges separating Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.
Humen Bridge
A view of the massive suspension bridge spanning the Pearl River Estuary during the southern descent.
Pearl River Estuary
Observation of heavy maritime traffic with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers navigating towards the South China Sea.
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.
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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