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NGB â WEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Weifang Airport (Weifang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of major engineering marvels and coastal transitions, including the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the sediment-rich Yangtze River estuary.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
Visible shortly after departure from Ningbo, look for the S-shaped mega-structure spanning the vast bay.
Yangtze River Estuary
Observe the massive Chongming Island and the distinct line where the muddy river water meets the blue Yellow Sea.
Yancheng Wetlands
A glimpse of the protected coastal marshes known as a sanctuary for rare red-crowned cranes.
Lianyungang Port
The industrial docks and massive container ships at the eastern terminus of the New Eurasian Land Bridge.
Haizhou Bay
The beautiful crescent-shaped coastline marking the transition into the Shandong Peninsula region.
The right side is best for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, and look for the swirling sediment patterns at the Yangtze mouth roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
Taihu Lake
View the expansive silver waters of Lake Tai, one of China's largest freshwater lakes, surrounded by the hills of Wuxi.
Suzhou and Wuxi Urban Centers
The dense network of canals and modern skyscrapers characterizing the prosperous Jiangnan region's industrial heart.
North Jiangsu Plains
A vast, flat patchwork of agricultural fields and irrigation canals spanning between the Yangtze and Huai rivers.
Southern Shandong Hills
As the plane approaches Weifang, watch for the rolling terrain of the Yi Mountains rising from the plains.
Sit on the left for inland geographic diversity. In the late afternoon, the sun illuminates the many lakes and rivers of Jiangsu province, creating a beautiful 'mirror' effect on the water surfaces.
Distance: 789 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: WEF (36.646702000000005, 119.119003)
Route Type: Domestic
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