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Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior coastal views during departure and a prime perspective of Lake Chao (Chaohu) on the approach to Hefei.

Right Side Highlights
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Qiongzhou Strait

Observe the heavy maritime traffic and the ferries connecting Hainan Island to the mainland.

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Pearl River Delta Fringe

On clear days, see the distant urban sprawling of the Guangzhou-Foshan metropolitan area.

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Yangtze River Crossing

A major milestone, the plane crosses the wide, brownish ribbon of the Yangtze River south of Hefei.

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Lake Chao (Chaohu)

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive blue expanse just before landing.

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Hefei Urban Core

Great views of the high-rises and the Binhu New Area during the final descent.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the scale of Lake Chao and the crossing of the Yangtze River.

Left Side Highlights
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Leizhou Peninsula Coast

Views of the western shoreline and the transition from the South China Sea to the mainland.

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Nanling Mountains

A series of rugged mountain ranges forming the border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.

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Xiang River System

Aerial glimpses of the tributaries flowing through the rolling hills of central China.

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Western Dabie Foothills

As the plane enters Anhui, notice the green, undulating terrain of the Dabie mountain range.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. Look for the distinct terraced agriculture typical of the Hunan and Anhui hills during the middle of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,483 km (921 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min

Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)

Arrival: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)

Route Type: Domestic

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