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NBS → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Changbaishan Airport (Baishan) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Songhua Lake and the dramatic transition from the Changbai mountain range to the Jilin plains.
Songhua Lake
A massive, serpentine reservoir known for its deep blue water and numerous forested islands visible mid-flight.
Songhua River Bends
Spectacular views of the river meandering through the landscape as it flows toward Jilin City.
Jilin City Skyline
Distal views of the industrial and urban layout of Jilin City, often visible during the initial descent phase.
Distant High Peaks
On exceptionally clear days, look back toward the east to spot the silhouette of the higher Changbai volcanic peaks.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the Songhua Lake and River. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the reservoir system.
Changbai Forest Sea
Vast expanses of primeval temperate forests that dominate the landscape immediately after takeoff from NBS.
Western Foothills
The rolling ridges of the western Changbai range providing a textured green horizon.
Jilin Agricultural Grid
Precise geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields as the aircraft descends into the central plains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. Watch for the sharp contrast between the dark green forest zones and the light green agricultural zones during the mid-flight transition.
Distance: 265 km (165 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: NBS (42.066944, 127.602222)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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