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XMN → MFM
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Macau International Airport (Macau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the rapid urbanization of Southern China, featuring the massive skylines of Shantou and Shenzhen, and culminating in a dramatic aerial view of the Macau and Zhuhai cityscapes during the descent.
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Xiamen Urban Sprawl
A detailed look at Xiamen Island's dense high-rises and the Haicang Bridge immediately after takeoff.
Shenzhen Skyline
Witness the incredible density of skyscrapers in the Futian and Nanshan districts, including the Ping An Finance Centre.
Pearl River Estuary Bridges
Clear views of the massive infrastructure projects including the Humen and Nansha Bridges.
The Cotai Strip
An unbeatable view of Macau's iconic casino resorts like the Venetian and the Londoner as the plane aligns for landing.
Macau Tower & Zhuhai
A close-up look at the Macau Tower and the neighboring high-rises of Zhuhai's Gongbei district.
Sit on the right for the best city views. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the left, making the right side better for glare-free photography. On the final approach into MFM, the plane often performs a banking turn that provides a perfect panoramic view of the Macau peninsula.
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Nan'ao Island
A prominent island near Shantou known for its long cross-sea bridge and extensive offshore wind farms.
South China Sea Coastline
Continuous views of the rugged Fujian and Guangdong coast where the blue sea meets emerald hills.
Hong Kong Outlying Islands
Distant views of Lantau Island and the busy maritime traffic entering the Pearl River Estuary.
Dapeng Peninsula
One of China's most beautiful coastlines, featuring clear waters and the scenic peaks of Seven Gin Mountain.
Choose this side during early morning flights to see the sunrise over the South China Sea. Keep an eye out for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge's eastern sections as you approach the destination. It is often less hazy looking seaward than looking inland.
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Get eSIMs for MacauDistance: 534 km (332 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)
Route Type: International
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