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NAY → LYG
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Lianyungang Airport (Lianyungang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic experience as it provides views of the Bohai Bay coastline and the expansive Yellow Sea, contrasting with the inland plains on the right.
Bohai Bay Coastline
Witness the dramatic intersection of the North China Plain and the sea shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Tianjin Port Infrastructure
A distant view of one of the world's largest maritime gateways with massive container terminals.
Coastal Salt Pans
Distinctive geometric patterns of salt evaporation ponds along the Hebei and Shandong coastlines.
Haizhou Bay
As you approach Lianyungang, the plane skirts the beautiful arc of Haizhou Bay.
Huaguo Mountain
The legendary home of the Monkey King, visible as a prominent peak near the Lianyungang arrival path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Bohai Sea. During the descent into LYG, look out for the massive Lianyungang Port dikes that extend deep into the sea. Keep your window shade open as the transition from land to water provides excellent photography opportunities.
Southern Beijing Urbanization
A final look at the dense residential and industrial layout of Beijing's southern districts upon takeoff.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that represent China's primary breadbasket.
Yellow River Crossing
The silt-heavy, coffee-colored waters of the 'Mother River' cutting through the Shandong landscape.
Grand Canal Segments
Spot the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal snaking through the towns of northern Jiangsu.
Lianyungang City Views
During the final approach, the right side often provides a clearer view of the central Haizhou district.
This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' over the agricultural heartland. The Yellow River is the key landmark here; it is most visible roughly halfway through the flight. Be aware that haze over the North China Plain can sometimes reduce visibility of the distant horizon.
Distance: 620 km (385 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: LYG (34.571667, 118.873611)
Route Type: Domestic
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