Loading map...
DLC → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chinese coastline, featuring the rugged terrain of the Shandong Peninsula and the dense urban and water networks of the Yangtze River Delta.
Search flights from DLC to HGH
Dalian Coastline
Panoramic views of Dalian's hilly terrain and modern skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Laoshan Mountain
The highest peak on China's coastline, visible as the flight passes over the Shandong Peninsula.
Port of Qingdao
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's largest and most active container ports.
Jiangsu Salt Pans
Geometric patterns of colorful salt evaporation ponds and aquaculture farms near Lianyungang.
Yangtze Delta Urbanization
The dense, interconnected sprawl of Suzhou, Wuxi, and Jiaxing as you approach Hangzhou.
Grand Canal
Segments of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal winding through the landscape.
The right side is best for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline perfectly. Look out for the distinct change in water color as you cross from the Bohai Strait into the Yellow Sea. During the final approach, you can often see the intricate network of canals that define the Jiangnan water towns.
Book Hotels in Hangzhou
Yellow Sea Vistas
Expansive views of the deep blue Yellow Sea with frequent sightings of international cargo ships.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white wind turbines situated along the shallow coastal waters of Jiangsu.
Chongming Island
A top-down view of the world's largest alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The iconic 36-kilometer cross-sea bridge connecting Jiaxing and Ningbo.
Qiantang River Estuary
The wide, silty mouth of the river famous for its powerful tidal bores.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy softer light and avoid the harsh glare from the west. During the descent, keep a sharp eye out for the massive bridge architecture over Hangzhou Bay. Visibility is often better during the autumn months when the humidity over the sea is lower.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 977 km (607 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.