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SHE → CGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Bohai Sea coastline, the unique Panjin wetlands, and a more direct angle for witnessing the Yellow River crossing during the approach into Zhengzhou.
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Bohai Bay Coastline
Striking views of the sea-land interface as the flight tracks south along the Liaodong Gulf.
Panjin Red Beach
The world's largest wetland and reed marsh, featuring distinct crimson hues during autumn months.
Liaoning Agricultural Mosaic
Vibrant patterns of rice paddies and industrial farming throughout the Northeast China Plain.
Yellow River (Huang He)
The iconic 'Mother River' of China, easily identified by its high silt content and meandering path near Kaifeng.
Eastern Zhengzhou Skyline
A view of the rapidly developing Zhengdong New District and the Big Corn tower during the final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Bohai Sea. Watch for the Yellow River approximately 15 minutes before landing; its massive width and yellow-brown color make it unmistakable even from high altitudes.
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Dense metropolitan areas and the inland industrial hubs of the Hebei province.
Taihang Mountains
The distant silhouette of the great mountain range that forms the western boundary of the North China Plain.
The Grand Canal
Sections of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou waterway visible snaking through the northern plains.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Approach
Broad views of the airport infrastructure and logistics hubs as the plane turns for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep an eye on the western horizon for the Taihang Mountains on clear days, and look for the intricate network of high-speed rail lines that converge on Zhengzhou, a major national transport hub.
Book Hotels in ZhengzhouDistance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Route Type: Domestic
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