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XFN → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiangyang Liuji Airport (Xiangfan) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the sacred Mount Heng, the vast wetlands of the Dongting Lake basin, and the spectacular industrial landscape of the Pearl River estuary upon descent.
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Han River Meanders
Follow the winding blue ribbon of the Han River as the flight tracks south toward Hubei's border.
Dongting Lake Basin
The expansive silver-grey wetlands and irrigation networks of northern Hunan province.
Mount Heng (Hengshan)
The Southern Great Mountain of China, known for its dramatic ridges often shrouded in mist.
Danxia Landform
Unique reddish sandstone formations visible while passing over northern Guangdong near Shaoguan.
Pearl River Estuary
The massive scale of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with hundreds of cargo vessels.
SZX Runway Approach
Gliding over the coastal wetlands and cargo terminals just before touching down at Bao'an.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pearl River. Keep an eye out for Mount Heng roughly midway through the flight; it is a major geographic landmark. If the flight lands from the north, you will have an excellent view of the airport's distinctive honeycomb terminal architecture.
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Xiangyang Ancient City
Aerial perspective of the historic city walls and the Han River shortly after departure.
Poyang Lake Distant View
On clear days, the shimmering surface of China's largest freshwater lake is visible to the east.
Jinggang Mountains
Lush, rugged terrain marking the border between Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.
Shenzhen Skyline
A dense forest of skyscrapers including the Ping An Finance Center as you enter the Pearl River Delta.
Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
View of the massive bridge-tunnel infrastructure project stretching across the water.
Sit toward the rear to keep the wing out of your photos of the Shenzhen skyline. This side is better for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. During landing, watch for the intricate network of canals in the northern Pearl River Delta.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,068 km (664 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: XFN (32.1506, 112.291)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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