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FOC → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (Fuzhou) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the rugged East China Sea coastline, including intricate bay systems, island clusters, and the sprawling aquaculture farms of Fujian and Zhejiang.
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Min River Estuary
The spectacular confluence where the Min River meets the East China Sea, featuring sandbars and shifting sediment patterns.
Sansha Bay
A massive, nearly enclosed bay near Ningde known for its labyrinthine geography and thousands of floating fishing villages.
Zhejiang Archipelago
Distant views of the Zhoushan islands and the jagged coastline of Wenzhou and Taizhou, often dotted with cargo vessels.
Hangzhou Bay Vistas
On very clear days, the massive scale of the coastal infrastructure and the mouth of the Hangzhou Bay are visible during descent.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the coastline. Look for the aquaculture grids in the bays of Ningde roughly 10-15 minutes after takeoff; they create unique geometric patterns from above.
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Wuyi Mountain Foothills
Aerial views of the lush, undulating green mountain ranges that define the border between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
Fuzhou Inland Vista
A panoramic look at the high-density urban development of Fuzhou and its surrounding mountain basins immediately after takeoff.
Jinhua Basin
The transition from rugged mountains to the productive agricultural plains and river valleys of central Zhejiang.
Qiantang River Bend
The dramatic winding path of the Qiantang River as it flows toward Hangzhou, visible during the final descent phase.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to experience the glow over the inland mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight as the plane aligns with the Qiantang River for the HGH approach.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 483 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: FOC (25.93510055541992, 119.66300201416016)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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