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XMN → HAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a continuous panoramic view of the rugged Southern Chinese coastline, passing major port cities and the unique geography of the Leizhou Peninsula before crossing the strait into Hainan.
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Xiamen & Gulangyu
Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the 'Garden on the Sea' and Xiamen's modern skyline.
Shantou Coastal Region
View the industrial hubs and the complex network of bridges spanning the bays of eastern Guangdong.
Pearl River Delta Fringes
On clear days, the dense urban sprawl of Hong Kong and Shenzhen is visible in the distance.
Leizhou Peninsula
The distinctive 'foot' of Guangdong province, featuring red soil and intensive agricultural patterns.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow body of water separating mainland China from Hainan Island, often filled with ferry traffic.
The right side is significantly more scenic. For the best lighting, book an afternoon flight; the sun will be on the left (south), perfectly illuminating the coastline to your right. During the descent into Haikou, watch for the massive Haikou Bay Bridge and the transition from the strait to the lush greenery of northern Hainan.
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An expansive view of the deep blue waters that define this primary maritime corridor.
Wanshan Archipelago
Small clusters of islands dotting the sea south of the Pearl River estuary.
International Shipping Lanes
High-altitude views of massive cargo vessels and tankers navigating toward major global ports.
Tropical Cloudscapes
Impressive towering cumulus and anvil clouds frequenting this humid tropical flight path.
The left side is best for early morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. While mostly oceanic, it provides a sense of the vast scale of the South China Sea. Use a polarized lens for photography to cut through the sea haze and capture the deep blues of the water.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 941 km (585 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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