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Which side of the plane to sit from Lianshui Airport (Huai An) to Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic island chains in the Bohai Strait and the historic naval geography of the Liaodong Peninsula's tip.

Left Side Highlights
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Ancient Grand Canal

Aerial view of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal winding through the Huai'an landscape shortly after takeoff.

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Shandong Central Massif

Vistas of the rugged terrain and agricultural patchwork of central Shandong Province as the flight heads north.

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Miaodao Archipelago

A stunning string of islands stretching across the Bohai Strait, connecting the Shandong and Liaodong peninsulas.

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Lushunkou District

The historic Port Arthur area at the southern tip of Dalian, featuring unique coastal geography and naval bays.

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Bohai Sea Coastline

Dramatic views of the western cliffs and jagged shoreline of the Dalian coastline during the final descent.

Sit on the left for the best views of the 'Island Bridge' across the Bohai Strait. For afternoon flights, this side will experience direct sunlight and potential glare; choose a morning flight for the most crisp, shadow-detailed views of the Shandong mountains. During a westward approach into Dalian, you will see the full span of the Lushun coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Yellow Sea Horizon

An expansive view of the deep blue Yellow Sea as the aircraft leaves the mainland coast.

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Yantai Coastal Industry

Distance views of the bustling port infrastructure and urban sprawl of Yantai on the Shandong northern coast.

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Dalian Bay Maritime Traffic

Observation of numerous cargo ships and tankers anchored or moving through the busy shipping lanes of Dalian Bay.

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Dalian Urban Core

A glimpse of the modern skyscraper skyline and the dense urban development of Dalian's Zhongshan District during arrival.

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Xinghai Bay Bridge

The impressive over-water bridge structure may be visible depending on the specific approach pattern into Zhoushuizi Airport.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sun's glare. It provides an excellent perspective of the massive maritime operations in the Yellow Sea. If the aircraft circles for an eastward landing, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Dalian city center and the sprawling port facilities.

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Route Information

Distance: 615 km (382 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min

Departure: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)

Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)

Route Type: Domestic

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