Loading map...

CSX destination photo
YNT destination photo

CSXYNT

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more diverse view of China's interior topography, including the sacred peaks of the Shandong massif and a better angle of the Changsha cityscape upon departure.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
🏙️

Changsha Cityscape

Aerial views of the Xiang River and the iconic Orange Isle shortly after departure from Huanghua.

⛰️

Dabie Mountains

Rugged ridges and deep valleys of the Dabie range stretching across the border of Hubei and Anhui.

🌄

Mount Tai

On clear days, the silhouette of the most sacred mountain of the Five Great Mountains is visible in central Shandong.

🏗️

Central Shandong Urbanization

The dense industrial and urban clusters of Jinan and Zibo as the flight nears the peninsula.

🌊

Bohai Gulf

The sparkling waters of the Bohai Sea appearing as the aircraft begins its final descent into Yantai.

Sit on the left for the best chance to see Mount Tai during the mid-to-late portion of the flight. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the North China Plain, casting long shadows across the Shandong hills. If departing in the morning, the glare is minimized compared to the right side.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
🌊

Yangtze River Crossing

A spectacular view of the massive Yangtze River as it meanders through the plains of Anhui Province.

💧

Hongze Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast silver mirror in the Jiangsu region.

🏖️

Yellow Sea Coastline

The transition from the agricultural plains to the coastal waters near the city of Rizhao.

🛥️

Yantai Port

Views of the bustling shipping lanes and maritime infrastructure as the plane approaches the coast.

🍇

Penglai Vineyards

The unique agricultural patterns of China's premier wine-growing region surrounding Yantai.

Choose the right side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Yellow Sea. This side is superior for viewing the large water bodies like Hongze Lake and the Yangtze River. During descent, look for the massive cargo ships entering the ports of the Shandong Peninsula.

Top Activities in Yantai
Route Information

Distance: 1,275 km (792 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min

Departure: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)

Route Type: Domestic

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.