Seeing Huizhou from a plane
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A Pearl River Delta city known for West Lake, a scenic lake in the center, and a big petrochemical complex at Daya Bay. Look for the lakes downtown and the East River curving past.
3 of our routes pass it. Guangdong
The easy pick
San Francisco to Hong Kong: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hong Kong | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 854 min after takeoff |
| New York to Hong Kong | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 884 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Hong Kong | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Huizhou from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Huizhou from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Huizhou at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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