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Which side of the plane to sit from Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (Qiqihar) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Shenyang Urban Area

Aerial views of the massive industrial and residential sprawl of Liaoning's capital city.

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Dalian & Liaodong Peninsula

The rugged tip of the peninsula featuring the busy port of Dalian and the surrounding archipelago.

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Bohai Sea Crossing

A clear blue expanse of water dotted with cargo ships and fishing vessels as the flight heads south.

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Laoshan Mountain

The highest coastal peak in China, offering dramatic granite cliffs right against the Yellow Sea coastline.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Nen River Meanders

Beautiful winding river patterns through the wetlands immediately south of Qiqihar.

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Songnen Plain

Endless stretches of fertile 'black soil' farmland organized in geometric agricultural patterns.

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Liaohe Oil Fields

The industrial infrastructure of one of China's largest oil fields near the coast of Panjin.

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Jiaozhou Bay Bridge

One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges, visible stretching across the bay during final approach.

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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.

Top Activities in Qingdao
Route Information

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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