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Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yellow Sea coastline, the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, and the stunning seasonal colors of the Liaohe Delta.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Yellow Sea Coastline

Long stretches of the eastern coastline, where the land meets the deep blue of the Yellow Sea.

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Jiaozhou Bay

On clear routes, you can see the massive bridges and urban sprawl of Qingdao to the east.

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Dalian Peninsula

The dramatic tip of the Liaodong Peninsula as the flight crosses from the sea back to the mainland.

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Panjin Red Beach

The world-famous crimson wetlands of the Liaohe Delta, most vibrant during the autumn months.

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Liaoning Industrial Hubs

Detailed views of the heavy industry and ports of Yingkou and Anshan during the descent.

Morning flights provide the best lighting for coastal photography without the sun in your eyes. If flying in September or October, look down as you cross the northern Bohai coast to see the Red Beach's distinct color.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Grand Canal

Bird's-eye view of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal snaking through northern Jiangsu.

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Yangzhou Cityscape

Clear views of the ancient city of Yangzhou and its scenic Slender West Lake area shortly after takeoff.

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North China Plain

Geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields stretching across Shandong and Hebei provinces.

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Tianjin Port

Distant views of the massive industrial shipping infrastructure near the Bohai Sea.

Sit on the left for better views of the inland urban clusters and the intricate network of the Grand Canal. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting to avoid glare from the western sun.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,175 km (730 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min

Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)

Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Route Type: Domestic

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