Seeing Xiamen from a planeup to 7 ★
An island city linked to the mainland by bridges and causeways, with Gulangyu island just off its west shore. Look for the round island, the busy harbor, and Kinmen, held by Taiwan, only a few miles east.
2 of our routes pass it. Fujian · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Shanghai: sit on the left, 46 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Shanghai | Left | 46 min after takeoff |
| Shanghai to Hong Kong | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 83 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Xiamen 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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