New route connects Nanning and Manado

The launch ceremony of the Nanning-Manado air route. [Photo by Gan Huiqin/gxnews.com.cn]

Sriwijaya Air has recently opened a new air route connecting Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and Manado, capital of the Indonesian province, North Sulawesi.

The SJ4030 flight departs from Manado at 12:10 pm and arrives in Nanning at 4:20 pm every Tuesday and Saturday, while the SJ4031 flight leaves Nanning at 5:20 pm and lands in Manado at 9:30 pm.

Manado, best known for its coastal scenery, boasts many coral reefs that attract divers from all over the world. Previously, only Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Changsha, and Tianjin were connected to the city by regular flights.

The opening of the new flight is set to accelerate the trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between China and ASEAN countries.