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NGB → DLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Zhoushan Archipelago immediately after takeoff and keeps the scenic coastline of the Yellow Sea in view for much of the journey.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning collection of hundreds of islands visible almost immediately after leaving Ningbo's airspace.
Yangtze Estuary
Watch the dramatic sediment line where the brown river water meets the blue-green of the East China Sea.
Yellow Sea Shipping
Spot numerous cargo vessels and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
Qingdao Coastline
On clear days, see the red roofs and white beaches of Qingdao as you pass the tip of the Shandong Peninsula.
Dalian Port
Detailed views of the vast shipyard and container terminals as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Zhoushan islands, which are the visual highlight of this route. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the best island shots.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
Catch a glimpse of this massive S-shaped trans-oceanic bridge spanning the bay shortly after departure.
Shanghai Outskirts
View the sprawling urban development and industrial parks on the western edge of the Yangtze River Delta.
Jiangsu Plains
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and complex canal networks typical of eastern China.
Shandong Foothills
The western slopes of the Shandong Peninsula offer a more rugged terrain compared to the flat coastal plains.
Dalian Cityscape
Depending on the landing pattern, the left side often faces the city's dense urban core and hills during descent.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Chinese mainland. This side is also better for seeing the architectural scale of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Distance: 1,016 km (631 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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