Seeing Zhongshan from a plane
Named after Sun Yat-sen, born nearby, it sits in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. Look for a flat landscape of rivers, fish ponds and factories with low green hills in the middle of the city.
7 of our routes pass it. Guangdong · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Taipei to Hong Kong: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Manila to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Osaka to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Seoul to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Singapore to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Taipei to Hong Kong | Left | on the way down |
| Tokyo to Hong Kong | Left | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Zhongshan from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (7 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan 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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