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LYI → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Shubuling Airport (Linyi) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Dabie Mountains mid-flight and the expansive Dongting Lake during the descent into Changsha.
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Dabie Mountains
Dramatic views of the dense forests and steep ridges of the Dabie mountain range.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
The massive urban landscape and river bridges of Wuhan are often visible to the west.
Dongting Lake
China's second-largest freshwater lake appears as a massive silver expanse during the descent.
Mufu Mountains
Green mountain ridges marking the provincial border between Hubei and Hunan.
Liuyang River
The winding river paths surrounding Changsha become prominent as the plane prepares for landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is behind the aircraft. The highlight is the approach into Changsha, where you can often see the vast Dongting Lake system. For the best view of Wuhan's skyline, look out about 45 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches CSX from the north, the lake views are particularly spectacular.
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Huai River Plains
The flight begins over the vast, organized agricultural grids of the North China Plain.
Yangtze River Bend
A clear view of the winding Yangtze River as it flows through the Anhui and Jiangxi border regions.
Lushan Mountain
The famous misty peaks of Lushan National Park are visible to the southeast near Jiujiang.
Nanchang Distant View
On clear days, the urban sprawl of Nanchang and the Gan River are visible in the distance.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side provides a great perspective of the transition from the flat plains of Shandong to the mountainous regions of central China. Keep an eye out for the Yangtze River crossing roughly halfway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: LYI (35.04610061645508, 118.41200256347656)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
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