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WUX → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (Wuxi) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of China's southeastern coastline, featuring massive infrastructure like the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the picturesque island clusters of the East China Sea.
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Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world, visible as a massive white thread crossing the sea shortly after takeoff.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning collection of islands and mountains emerging from the East China Sea, including the sacred Putuoshan region.
East China Sea Coastline
Continuous views of the rugged Zhejiang and Fujian coasts, featuring intricate bays, ship traffic, and coastal aquaculture.
Wenzhou and Ningbo
Bird's-eye views of major coastal economic hubs where dense urban architecture meets the mountainous shoreline.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific, though glare can be intense. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after departure for the Hangzhou Bay Bridge. During the descent into Xiamen, this side provides the best view of the Xiamen island skyline if the approach is from the north.
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Lake Taihu
Visible immediately after takeoff from Wuxi, this massive freshwater lake provides a scenic start to the journey.
Zhejiang & Fujian Highlands
Endless rolling green hills and tea-growing regions that dominate the inland landscape of southeastern China.
Hangzhou Outskirts
Distances views of the Qiantang River and the expanding metropolitan area south of Hangzhou.
Min River Valley
As you enter Fujian, look for the deep valleys and winding rivers that cut through the dense forest canopy.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, offering warm light over the mountains without the direct ocean glare. Watch for Lake Taihu within the first 5 minutes of flight. It is generally quieter for photography due to the more consistent, less high-contrast terrain compared to the coastal side.
Book Hotels in XiamenDistance: 805 km (500 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: WUX (31.4944000244, 120.429000854)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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