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HGH → CGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to China's 'Golden Waterway' (the Yangtze River) and offers the most scenic approach into the Central Plains, including the potential to spot the Yellow River.
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Yangtze River Basin
Cross over the mighty Yangtze, observing the massive scale of river traffic and industrial ports.
Huai River Meanders
The geographical boundary between northern and southern China, visible as a series of winding waterways.
Yellow River Sinuous Bend
During the descent into CGO, the iconic silt-laden Yellow River is often visible on the northern horizon.
Zhengzhou Skyline
The impressive circular architecture of the Zhengdong New District is frequently visible on the final approach.
For the best visibility of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers, sit on the right side. On morning flights, the lighting is perfect for photography. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the 'Mother River' to the north.
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Hangzhou Urban Sprawl
Views of the Qiantang River and the dense high-rise clusters of the Binjiang and Xiaoshan districts.
Dabie Mountains
A significant mountain range that marks the border between the Yangtze and Huai river basins.
Central Plain Grids
Vast expanses of neatly partitioned farmland that characterize the Henan province landscape.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm glow over the Henan plains without the sun's direct glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct change in topography from the lush southern hills to the flatter northern terrain.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 781 km (485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Route Type: Domestic
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