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HKG → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenic diversity, featuring the massive Poyang Lake, the industrial scale of the Bohai Bay coastline, and better lighting for photography on northbound flights during the day.
Shenzhen Skyline
Clear views of the Ping An Finance Center and the high-tech corridors of Shenzhen immediately after takeoff.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, presenting a vast expanse of water and seasonal wetlands in Jiangxi.
Yangtze River Delta Edge
The massive scale of China's primary waterway as it carries heavy barge traffic toward the coast.
Yellow River Crossing
The iconic silt-heavy waters of the Huanghe snaking through the northern provinces.
Bohai Bay & Tianjin Port
The approach into TSN offers incredible views of one of the world's busiest ports and the Bohai Sea coastline.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun moves west, providing soft lighting for the coastal approach. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight; the view of the Tianjin Port and the dense shipping lanes in Bohai Bay is spectacular and highly industrial.
Guangzhou Urban Hub
Bird's-eye view of the massive Pearl River Delta urbanization, including Foshan and Guangzhou's skyline.
Nanling Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep green valleys marking the border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.
Wuhan Metropolis
The sprawling triple-city of Wuhan split by the wide, winding channels of the Yangtze River.
North China Plain
Endless patchwork of agricultural fields and rural settlements typical of Henan province.
Taihang Mountains
Distant views of the mountain range that separates the North China Plain from the Loess Plateau.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides the best perspective of the dense urban layout of central Chinese cities. Watch for the dramatic change from the humid, green southern hills to the flatter, golden-brown landscape of the north.
Distance: 1,898 km (1,179 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: International
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