Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shenzhen to Hangzhou. While takeoff offers some Pearl River views on the right, the landing approach into Hangzhou on the left provides superior scenery—West Lake is one of China's most visually distinctive landmarks, and the descent offers extended views of it plus the Qiantang River valley. The left side captures the flight's most memorable geographic features.

During takeoff from Baoan (SZX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Shenzhen's urban sprawl and the Pearl River estuary as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the contrast between developed coastal zones and the water body that defines the region's geography. Notable sights include: Pearl River estuary, Shenzhen urban districts (Luohu, Futian), Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong) visible in distance to the south.

When landing at Xiaoshan (HGH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Hangzhou. You'll see the West Lake (Xihu) and Hangzhou's urban landscape, plus the Qiantang River valley. The approach typically descends over these landmarks before turning toward Xiaoshan airport. Notable sights include: West Lake (Xihu), Hangzhou urban center, Qiantang River, surrounding hills and tea plantations.

The flight from Baoan (SZX) to Xiaoshan (HGH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path travels roughly north-northeast from Shenzhen across Guangdong Province. Notable features along the route include the Lianhuashan Mountains and surrounding hills as you leave the Pearl River Delta, then transition into the broader Yangtze River Delta region. The terrain gradually shifts from coastal plains to rolling hills. Around the midpoint, you'll pass over rural Zhejiang Province with scattered towns, agricultural areas, and the beginnings of the lake-dotted landscape characteristic of the region. The Qiantang River valley becomes visible in the final descent phase.