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PUS → TAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Gimhae International Airport (Busan) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Korean interior mountains upon departure and a stunning approach over the Laoshan mountain range and Qingdao urban sprawl when entering the Shandong Peninsula.
Busan Port & Gadeokdo
Direct views of the Busan New Port and the rugged coastline of Gadeok Island immediately following departure from PUS.
Sobaek Mountain Range
The rolling peaks and valleys of southern South Korea, offering a textured landscape of forests and hidden villages.
Laoshan Mountain
The sacred granite peaks of Mount Lao emerge as the plane descends into the Shandong Peninsula, often shrouded in coastal mist.
Qingdao Urban Center
A dense view of the city's modern skyscrapers contrasted against the historic red-tiled roofs of the older German-influenced districts.
Jiaodong International
A clear view of the massive 'star-shaped' terminal building of the new Qingdao airport during the final banking maneuvers.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the Korean mountains and the Qingdao skyline. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing to capture the dramatic granite cliffs of Laoshan Mountain.
Dadohaehaesang National Park
A breathtaking view of thousands of small islands scattered across the turquoise waters of Korea's South Sea shortly after takeoff.
Gwangyang Bay
Spot the massive industrial infrastructure and complex bridge networks of the South Jeolla province coastline.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Vast stretches of the West Sea where you can often spot large shipping vessels and fishing fleets heading toward the Bohai Sea.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
On final approach, catch a glimpse of this massive cross-sea bridge connecting the main city of Qingdao to Huangdao.
Choose the left side for late afternoon flights to witness a spectacular sunset over the Yellow Sea. This side is also better for observing the intricate 'sea of islands' along the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula during the first 25 minutes of flight.
Distance: 782 km (486 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: PUS (35.1795005798, 128.93800354)
Arrival: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Route Type: International
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