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HKG → TNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular departure view of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour, followed by excellent views of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers during the journey north.
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Victoria Harbour
Iconic views of the Hong Kong Island skyscrapers and Kowloon peninsula during the initial climb.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the wide 'Golden Waterway' near the Anhui-Jiangsu border region.
Hefei Cityscape
The urban sprawl and development of the capital of Anhui province visible from cruising altitude.
The Yellow River
The silt-heavy, winding path of the 'Mother River' of China just before arrival at Jinan.
Jinan City Center
Views of the 'City of Springs' and its modern expansion as the aircraft aligns for Yaoqiang Airport.
The right side is premier for the departure phase; if the flight takes off towards the east, you will see the entire Hong Kong skyline. Watch for the Yellow River's distinctive brown hue as you approach Jinan. Afternoon flights provide beautiful golden hour lighting on the landscape below.
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Aerial perspective of the intricate delta system and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, verdant mountain ranges of northern Guangdong and southern Jiangxi provinces.
Poyang Lake
Views of China's largest freshwater lake appearing to the west as you traverse Jiangxi province.
Mount Tai (Tai Shan)
One of China's most sacred peaks, visible as a prominent massif during the descent into Shandong.
North China Plain
The vast, patterned agricultural landscape that defines the approach into the Jinan region.
Sit on the left for the best view of Mount Tai during the final 15-20 minutes of flight. On morning departures, this side is shaded from the sun, which is ideal for photography. Look for the distinctive silhouettes of the Jiangxi highlands mid-flight.
Get eSIMs for Hong Kong
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,649 km (1,025 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Route Type: International
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