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CJJ → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (Chongju) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Yangtze River Delta's complex waterways, the massive Shanghai metropolitan region, and the iconic Taihu Lake during the final approach.
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Taean Peninsula
The rugged coastline of South Korea's west coast with its numerous sandy beaches and coves.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive mouth of the Yangtze River where brown silt-heavy water meets the blue ocean.
Shanghai Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Pudong including the Shanghai Tower can be seen to the north.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast blue mirror near the city of Suzhou.
The Grand Canal
Sections of the historic ancient waterway that connects Beijing to Hangzhou.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the Yangtze Delta and Shanghai's urban sprawl. Watch for the dramatic 'line' in the ocean where the Yangtze's sediment meets the sea. During descent, look for the traditional water towns nestled among modern developments.
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Dadohaehaesang National Park
The intricate cluster of thousands of islands off the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula.
The Yellow Sea
A vast expanse of shallow sea often showing unique sediment patterns near the coastlines.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world, spanning the bay south of Shanghai.
Qiantang River
The winding river known for the world's largest tidal bore, visible just before touchdown.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to witness a sunset over the East China Sea. It also offers a better view of the southern islands of Korea immediately after takeoff from Cheongju. Keep an eye out for the massive cross-sea bridges as you enter Chinese airspace.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 974 km (605 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: CJJ (36.717008, 127.498741)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: International
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