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YBP → SYX
Which side of the plane to sit from Yibin Caiba Airport (Yibin) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers expansive views of the Beibu Gulf and the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the standard approach into Sanya Phoenix International.
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Sichuan Basin Edge
Rugged mountain ridges as the flight departs the Yibin area and heads south.
Beibu Gulf
Vast turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin visible along the western coast of Hainan.
Nanshan Guanyin
The massive white Buddhist statue standing in the sea, usually visible during the final approach pattern.
Sanya Bay
Panoramic views of the crescent-shaped coastline, palm trees, and luxury resorts before touchdown.
The right side is the 'money seat' for Sanya arrivals. Most flights approach SYX from the west, making a U-turn over the sea which places the Nanshan Guanyin statue directly in view. Afternoon flights offer spectacular sunset views over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Book Hotels in SanyaGuizhou Karst Peaks
Aerial views of the dramatic limestone formations and deep river canyons of the Guizhou plateau.
Zhanjiang Coastline
The eastern edge of the Leizhou Peninsula where the mainland meets the South China Sea.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow blue channel separating the mainland from the tropical Hainan Island.
Haikou Cityscape
The northern capital of Hainan province visible as the aircraft enters island airspace.
Select the left side for morning departures to catch the sunrise reflecting off the South China Sea. This side provides a better view of the Leizhou Peninsula's industrial geography and the northern plains of Hainan as you begin your descent.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,268 km (788 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: YBP (28.8005555556, 104.545)
Arrival: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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