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8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Tai and the expansive agricultural patterns of the North China Plain during the descent into Jinan.

Left Side Highlights
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Dongting Lake Basin

Visible shortly after takeoff from Changsha, showing the lush wetlands and the Xiang River flow.

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Wuhan Outskirts

A distant view of the massive urban sprawl where the Han River meets the Yangtze.

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Henan Plains

Perfect geometric patterns of China's breadbasket stretching across the horizon.

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Mount Tai (Tai Shan)

The most significant landmark, appearing on the left during the descent into Jinan.

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Western Horizon

Excellent sunset views over the Central China landscape for evening departures.

Book an A or B seat for the best views. On evening flights, the sun sets to the west, casting a golden glow over Mount Tai. During the descent, keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the rugged peaks of the sacred mountain.

Right Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Crossing

A dramatic view of the river's wide channel as the flight heads north from Hunan into Hubei.

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Dabie Mountains

Rolling green ridges and deep valleys along the border of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui.

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Danjiangkou Reservoir Area

Large bodies of water and intricate irrigation networks visible in the distance.

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Yellow River (Huanghe)

The silt-heavy, winding 'Mother River' of China visible as you approach Jinan.

Choose a K or L seat for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Yangtze and Yellow rivers. The right side provides a better perspective of the Dabie Mountains' rugged terrain during the mid-flight segment.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,034 km (642 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min

Departure: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Arrival: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)

Route Type: Domestic

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