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NDG → TAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (Qiqihar) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views, including the dramatic transition over the Liaodong Peninsula and the iconic Laoshan Mountain near Qingdao.
Shenyang Urban Area
Aerial views of the massive industrial and residential sprawl of Liaoning's capital city.
Dalian & Liaodong Peninsula
The rugged tip of the peninsula featuring the busy port of Dalian and the surrounding archipelago.
Bohai Sea Crossing
A clear blue expanse of water dotted with cargo ships and fishing vessels as the flight heads south.
Laoshan Mountain
The highest coastal peak in China, offering dramatic granite cliffs right against the Yellow Sea coastline.
Qingdao Red Roofs
Distinctive German-style colonial architecture and red-tiled roofs as you descend into the city.
Sit on the left for the best morning light across the landscape. As you approach Qingdao, look for the jagged silhouette of Laoshan Mountain. In winter, you may see sea ice forming along the northern edges of the Bohai Sea near the Liaodong Peninsula.
Nen River Meanders
Beautiful winding river patterns through the wetlands immediately south of Qiqihar.
Songnen Plain
Endless stretches of fertile 'black soil' farmland organized in geometric agricultural patterns.
Liaohe Oil Fields
The industrial infrastructure of one of China's largest oil fields near the coast of Panjin.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges, visible stretching across the bay during final approach.
Qingdao West Coast
Modern skyscrapers and urban development of the Huangdao District across the bay.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Inner Mongolian border. Keep your eyes peeled for the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge during the final 10 minutes of flight, as it is a masterclass in modern engineering.
Distance: 1,255 km (780 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: NDG (47.239601135253906, 123.91799926757812)
Arrival: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Route Type: Domestic
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