Seeing Shantou from a planeup to 5 ★
One of China's first four special economic zones, in 1980, at the mouth of the Han River. Look for the large bay with the city on its north shore and bridges reaching across to the south bank.
2 of our routes pass it. Guangdong · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Shanghai: sit on the left, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Shanghai | Left | 33 min after takeoff |
| Shanghai to Hong Kong | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 99 min after takeoff |
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 Shantou from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Shantou from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Shantou 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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Shanwei Xiamen Quanzhou Kai Tak Stadium Shenzhen Hong Kong (HKG) Shanghai (PVG) All routes