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NKG → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, maritime activity, and urban views. As the flight progresses north from Nanjing, passengers on this side witness the transition from the Yangtze River Delta to the Yellow Sea coastline, the crossing of the Bohai Strait with its numerous islands, and the approach into the vast Northeast China Plain.
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Yellow Sea Coast
Excellent views of the coastline where the North China Plain meets the sea, often featuring salt pans and aquaculture farms.
Qingdao Peninsula
Depending on the specific airway, you may see the red roofs and winding coastline of Qingdao and the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.
Bohai Strait Islands
The Miaodao Islands chain provides a beautiful visual bridge as the aircraft crosses the waters between Shandong and Liaoning.
Dalian Port
A view of the busy maritime traffic and the modern port infrastructure of Dalian at the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula.
Songhua River Tributaries
The winding river systems and wetlands that define the landscape around the Changchun and Harbin corridor.
Book the right side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Yellow Sea. This side is significantly more scenic during the middle of the flight when crossing the Bohai Strait. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to reduce sea glare and better capture the turquoise hues of the coastal waters and the intricate shapes of the offshore islands.
Book Hotels in ChangchunNanjing Urban Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties' including the Purple Mountain and the urban core shortly after takeoff.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
One of China's most sacred peaks located in Shandong; visible in the distance to the west under clear weather conditions.
North China Plain
A vast expanse of agricultural patterns and geometric farm plots that dominate the landscape between the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.
Shenyang Metro
The dense industrial and residential layout of Northeast China's largest city as the flight enters the Liaoning province.
Black Soil Plains
The fertile, dark-soiled agricultural heartland of Jilin Province visible during the final descent into Changchun.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the right. Keep an eye out for the distinctive silhouette of Mount Tai during the middle third of the flight. During the winter months, look for the sharp contrast between the snowy plains and the dark urban clusters of the northern cities.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,487 km (924 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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