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HGH → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular combination of China's eastern coastline, major river estuaries, and the crossing of the Bohai Sea, providing more diverse geographic features compared to the inland plains of the left side.
Yangtze River Estuary
Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze as it meets the East China Sea shortly after takeoff from Hangzhou.
Jiangsu Coastline
The intricate patterns of salt pans and aquaculture farms along the Yellow Sea coast.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
A clear view of one of the world's longest cross-sea bridges connecting Qingdao to Huangdao.
Dalian & Liaodong Peninsula
The dramatic tip of the peninsula where the Bohai Sea meets the Yellow Sea, featuring rugged coastal terrain.
Liaodong Bay Ports
Busy maritime activity and massive port infrastructure visible as you cross the sea toward the northern mainland.
For morning flights, the right side will experience direct sunlight, so wear sunglasses. However, this side is superior for seeing the dramatic contrast between the blue sea and the yellow-green coastline. Look for the massive bridge in Qingdao about halfway through the journey.
The Grand Canal
View the ancient world-renowned waterway as it snakes through the dense urban landscapes of Jiangsu province.
Mount Tai (Tai Shan)
Depending on the exact airway, catch a glimpse of this sacred mountain rising from the North China Plain.
Shenyang Cityscape
A sweeping view of the industrial and cultural capital of Liaoning province as you head into the Northeast.
Northeast China Plain
The vast, fertile black soil regions that represent the agricultural heartland of the country.
Songhua River
The winding river systems that nourish the Jilin province as the aircraft begins its final descent into Changchun.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the inland mountains and plains. This side is also better for spotting the dense urban clusters and ancient canal systems of central-east China without the harsh morning glare.
Distance: 1,599 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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