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KHH → TAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of Taiwan's majestic Central Mountain Range upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the East China Sea coastline, including potential distant views of the Shanghai skyline.
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Central Range
The towering 3,000-meter peaks of Taiwan are spectacularly visible shortly after departing Kaohsiung.
Shanghai Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the massive Pudong skyline and the world's busiest container ports appear on the horizon.
Yellow Sea Shipping
High-altitude views of one of the world's busiest maritime corridors filled with massive cargo vessels.
Mount Lao
The rugged granite peaks of Laoshan, the highest coastal mountain in China, signify the arrival into Qingdao.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to catch the sunrise over the Pacific and illuminate the Taiwanese mountains. Keep your camera ready about 60 minutes into the flight for the best coastal panoramas of the Yangtze delta region.
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Taiwan Strait
The expansive maritime gateway between Taiwan and mainland China, often dotted with fishing fleets.
Fuzhou Urban Area
Glimpses of the dense cityscapes and the Min River winding through Fujian Province.
Yangtze River Delta
A complex tapestry of canals, lakes, and intense industrial development south of the Yangtze mouth.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges visible during the final approach into Qingdao.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the sea. During the descent into Qingdao, look for the intricate aquaculture farms along the coastal inlets.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,522 km (946 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Arrival: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Route Type: International
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