Seeing Shenzhen from a plane
A small border town until 1980, when it became China's first special economic zone; now well over 17 million people. Look for the Ping An Finance Center, one of the tallest buildings in the world, and Hong Kong just across the river.
8 of our routes pass it. Guangdong · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Bangkok: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Bangkok | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Osaka | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Manila | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Tokyo | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Shanghai | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Taipei | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Shenzhen from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (8 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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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