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ZHA → SWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhanjiang Airport (Zhanjiang) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the South China Sea coastline, the intricate Pearl River Delta islands, and massive infrastructure projects like the cross-sea bridges.
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South China Sea Coastline
Continuous views of the rugged coastline and the turquoise waters of the South China Sea.
Hailing Island
Spot the famous beaches and maritime scenery of the Yangjiang coastal tourism zone.
Pearl River Estuary
Major infrastructure sightings including segments of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Humen Bridge.
Daya Bay
View the deep-water ports, nuclear power facility, and the complex coastline of the Huizhou-Shenzhen border.
Shantou Coastal Strip
Dramatic views of the Nan'ao Island area and the busy shipping lanes entering Shantou port.
The right side is superior for coastal geography. For the best lighting, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Look out for the massive bridge networks connecting the Pearl River Delta; they are most visible when the flight path hugs the coast.
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Zhanjiang Urban View
Aerial view of Zhanjiang city center and the inland harbor shortly after takeoff.
Western Guangdong Hills
Rolling green hills and agricultural basins of the Maoming and Yangjiang inland regions.
Northern Pearl River Delta
The dense urban sprawl of Foshan and Guangzhou's northern outskirts visible in the distance.
Luofu Mountain Range
Scenic views of the lush, forested peaks near Huizhou as the plane moves northeast.
Jieyang Cityscape
The expanding industrial and residential landscape of Jieyang during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you prefer viewing the rapid urbanization of Guangdong's interior. Afternoon flights on this side avoid the direct sun, providing clear visibility of the mountain ranges near Huizhou.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 683 km (424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: ZHA (21.214399, 110.358002)
Arrival: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Route Type: Domestic
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