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CZX β TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Changzhou Benniu Airport (Changzhou) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Taihang Mountains and the vast Hongze Lake, providing a dramatic contrast between the flat plains and the rugged plateau edge.
Lower Yangtze Vista
Looking east toward the grand spans and heavy shipping traffic of the Yangtze River near Zhenjiang.
Hongze Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast silver mirror on the Anhui-Jiangsu border.
Huai River Basin
Complex irrigation networks and water-town layouts marking the geographical north-south divide of China.
Taihang Mountain Range
The flight's highlight: massive limestone cliffs and deep canyons that separate the plateau from the plains.
Taiyuan City Skyline
Panoramic views of the provincial capital's high-rises if the flight path approaches TYN from the east.
Morning flights are best for the right side to avoid direct solar glare while illuminating the eastern faces of the Taihang Mountains. In winter, these mountains provide a spectacular snow-covered backdrop. Look for the sudden rise in elevation where the North China Plain meets the Shanxi Plateauβit is one of China's most significant geographic steps.
Changzhou Urban Grid
Dense industrial and residential architecture of the Yangtze River Delta immediately after takeoff.
Central Plains Mosaic
The endless patchwork of agricultural fields across Henan province, showing intense land cultivation.
Yellow River Crossing
A view of the iconic silty waters of the Huanghe as it winds toward the Sanmenxia region.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Distinctive yellow-earth topographical features and ancient terraced farming as you enter Shanxi.
Taiyuan Southern Suburbs
The rapid urbanization and industrial clusters surrounding the Fen River valley on final descent.
Choose an afternoon flight to benefit from the sun's western position, which highlights the textures of the Loess Plateau's ridges and valleys. Visibility is often better in autumn when the summer haze clears from the Central Plains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the most dramatic terrain changes.
Distance: 919 km (571 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: CZX (31.919701, 119.778999)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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