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XMN → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the rugged Fujianese mountains to the world-famous karst limestone formations of Guangxi.
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Lianhua Mountain Range
Dense, forested peaks of the western Fujian and eastern Guangdong border regions.
Xinfengjiang Reservoir
A massive, deep blue inland lake surrounded by rolling green hills in northern Guangdong.
Guangxi Karst Forest
The iconic 'tooth-like' limestone mountains that begin to dominate the landscape as you enter Guangxi.
Yongjiang River Basin
The lush, green river valleys and agricultural patches surrounding Nanning during the final approach.
Sit on the right for the most unique geological views. The karst peaks are most dramatic about 30-45 minutes before arrival. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect front-lit conditions for photography of the mountains.
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Xiamen Island View
Aerial perspective of Xiamen’s urban sprawl and Gulangyu Island immediately following departure.
Chaoshan Coastline
The winding coastline of Shantou and the Han River delta where it meets the South China Sea.
Pearl River Delta Verge
On clear days, see the northern periphery of the massive urban megalopolis of Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Qinzhou Bay
The industrial shipping lanes and coastal marshes near the Beibu Gulf during the initial descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best views of the South China Sea coastline. If the flight path takes a southerly route, you may see the bridge networks connecting the Greater Bay Area.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,037 km (644 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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