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HKG → TAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Hong Kong skyline upon departure, the sweeping coastline of East China, and the iconic Laoshan mountain range when approaching the Shandong Peninsula.
Victoria Harbour
Spectacular views of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula shortly after takeoff from HKG.
Taiwan Strait
Expansive views of the turquoise waters along the Fujian coastline and busy maritime shipping lanes.
Shanghai Periphery
Distant views of the Yangtze River Delta's mouth and the coastal industry surrounding the Shanghai region.
Yellow Sea
Transitioning over the sea toward the Shandong Peninsula, with numerous cargo ships visible below.
Mount Lao (Laoshan)
The famous coastal granite peaks of Laoshan provide a stunning backdrop as you descend into Qingdao.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the coastline. Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes for Hong Kong views and the last 15 minutes for the scenic descent over the Yellow Sea and the rugged Qingdao coast.
Pearl River Delta
Aerial perspective of the massive urban sprawl including Shenzhen and the northern reaches of Guangzhou.
Nanling Mountains
Dramatic green mountain ridges marking the border between Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.
Poyang Lake
Depending on the specific airway, a view of China's largest freshwater lake system in Jiangxi.
Yangtze River Crossing
The flight path intersects the mighty Yangtze River, often visible near the Anhui or Jiangsu borders.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
On final approach, view the massive engineering feat of the bridge spanning the bay west of Qingdao.
Sit on the left for better views of the dense inland cities and the vast agricultural landscapes of the North China Plain. This side is better for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the mainland.
Distance: 1,672 km (1,039 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Route Type: International
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