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CGQ → NGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Longjia Airport (Changchun) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Chinese coastline, including the Bohai Sea crossing, the Yangtze River estuary, and a perfect angle for the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge upon arrival.
Bohai Sea Crossing
Aerial view of the vast Bohai Sea as the flight transitions from Liaoning to the Shandong Peninsula.
Dalian Coastline
The rugged cliffs and urban beaches of the Liaodong Peninsula are often visible during the initial cruise phase.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive scale of the Yangtze meeting the East China Sea, featuring heavy shipping traffic and sediment plumes.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges, stretching across the bay as you approach Ningbo.
Shanghai Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Pudong can be spotted to the east before descending into Zhejiang.
For morning flights, the left side will face the rising sun, which can be quite bright; however, it provides the best lighting for coastal photography. Look out for the distinct 'S' curve of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge roughly 20 minutes before landing. Seasonal smog in winter can obscure coastal details, so summer or autumn flights typically offer the clearest visibility.
Shenyang Urban Sprawl
Detailed views of the industrial and residential heart of Liaoning province shortly after takeoff.
Jiangsu Alluvial Plains
A patchwork of intensive agricultural fields and intricate canal networks characteristic of Eastern China.
Taihu Lake
The third-largest freshwater lake in China is often visible to the west during the descent through the Yangtze Delta.
Siming Mountains
Lush, green mountain ranges surrounding the Ningbo area become visible during the final approach.
Hangzhou Cityscape
The western side offers views of the expanding suburbs of Hangzhou and the Qiantang River.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of China's inland water management and the dense urban clusters of the Yangtze River Delta. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat plains of Jiangsu to the rolling hills of northern Zhejiang.
Distance: 1,619 km (1,006 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Arrival: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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