Loading map...
NGB → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior scenic corridor over China's historical heartland, featuring the Grand Canal, the sacred Mount Tai, and the massive Yellow River crossing.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges, visible spanning the bay shortly after departure from Ningbo.
Lake Taihu
The third-largest freshwater lake in China, offering expansive views of its islands near the city of Suzhou.
The Grand Canal
Sections of the world's longest artificial river winding through the fertile plains of Jiangsu province.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
The most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China, its prominent peak rising sharply above the Shandong hills.
Yellow River Crossing
The iconic 'Mother River' of China, easily identifiable by its wide, silt-heavy brownish waters.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best visibility of Mount Tai. During the descent, keep an eye out for the rapid urbanization of the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis. In winter, you may see snow-capped peaks in the Shandong highlands.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive confluence where the Yangtze River flows into the East China Sea, usually busy with cargo ships.
Yellow Sea Coastline
Aerial views of the rugged coastline and sandy beaches of the Lianyungang and Rizhao regions.
Lianyungang Port
A major industrial shipping hub and the starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge railway.
Bohai Bay
The innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea, indicating the final approach into the Tianjin coastal region.
Tianjin Binhai District
The modern skyline and massive logistics parks of Tianjin's primary economic and technological development zone.
This side is best for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, illuminating the coastline. Look for the distinct change in water color as you cross from the Yellow Sea into the shallower Bohai Bay. During winter, sea ice can sometimes be seen along the northern edges of the bay.
Distance: 1,100 km (684 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.