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SHE → FNJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Taoxian Airport (Shenyang) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (Pyongyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Yalu River border crossing, the contrasting urban landscapes of Dandong and Sinuiju, and the scenic coastline of the West Korea Bay.
Dandong Skyline
The high-rise buildings of the Chinese border city provide a sharp contrast to the landscape across the river.
Yalu River Bridge
The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge and the historic 'Broken Bridge' connecting China and North Korea.
West Korea Bay
Expansive views of the Yellow Sea coastline and the silty estuaries where the Yalu River meets the ocean.
Pyongan Coastal Plains
Vast stretches of North Korean collective farms and rural villages along the coastal corridor.
The right side is essential for seeing the international border. Keep your camera ready about 20-25 minutes after takeoff from Shenyang to catch the Dandong/Sinuiju crossing. In winter, the frozen Yalu River provides a unique visual texture. Choose an afternoon flight for the best light on the Dandong skyline.
Eastern Liaoning Hills
Rolling forested terrain and agricultural basins characteristic of the region south of Shenyang.
Myohyang-san Range
Distant views of the rugged North Korean interior mountains as the plane heads south.
Ryugyong Hotel
On clear approaches from the north, the iconic pyramid-shaped skyscraper is often visible to the southeast.
Taedong River
The winding river that flows through the heart of Pyongyang, visible during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you prefer mountainous landscapes and want a chance to spot the Ryugyong Hotel during the descent into Sunan. Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun over the North Korean interior.
Distance: 326 km (203 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Arrival: FNJ (39.224098, 125.669998)
Route Type: International
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