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YIH → SZX
Which side of the plane to sit from Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sacred Hengshan Mountain, the unique Danxia landforms in northern Guangdong, and a spectacular aerial view of the Pearl River estuary upon approach to Shenzhen.
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Qingjiang River Valley
Dramatic karst landscapes and river valleys characteristic of western Hubei province.
Mount Heng (Nanyue)
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, featuring ancient temples nestled among foggy peaks.
Danxia Landforms
The striking red sandstone cliffs and unique geological formations near Shaoguan in northern Guangdong.
Guangzhou Distant View
On clear days, the Canton Tower and the skyline of Guangzhou can be spotted to the west during descent.
Pearl River Estuary
The massive network of shipping lanes, bridges, and artificial islands connecting Shenzhen and Macau.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pearl River Delta. Look out for the red rock formations of the Danxia National Park approximately 45 minutes into the flight. On the final approach into SZX, you often get a perfect view of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge.
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Yangtze River Bends
Aerial views of the Yangtze River winding south of Yichang as the aircraft gains altitude.
Dongting Lake
The sprawling expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake visible in the distance across Hunan.
Luoxiao Mountains
The dense, green forest-covered peaks along the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
Huizhou & Dongguan
The massive industrial and residential sprawl of the eastern Pearl River Delta on descent.
Shenzhen Skyline
Clear views of the Ping An Finance Centre and the dense skyscrapers of the Futian District.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for viewing the high-density urban core of Shenzhen during the final approach if the wind is from the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 910 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Arrival: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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