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SJW → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Taihang Mountain range shortly after departure and the expansive Dongting Lake during the approach into Changsha.
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Taihang Mountains
Dramatic cliffs and deep valleys of the mountain range that separates the Loess Plateau from the plains.
Zhengzhou Cityscape
The sprawling capital of Henan and its massive railway interchange hubs are visible to the west.
Funiu Mountain Forest
The northern reaches of the Qinling mountains, appearing as a dense, dark green canopy from above.
Dongting Lake
The vast shimmer of China's second-largest freshwater lake appears during the descent into Changsha.
Xiang River
The winding 'Mother River' of Hunan province as it flows through the heart of the Changsha valley.
Recommended for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. The transition from the flat plains to the Taihang foothills is the scenic highlight of the first half-hour. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing for the best views of the Xiang River and Dongting Lake.
Book Hotels in ChangchaNorth China Plain
Aerial view of the vast, patchworked agricultural landscape and industrial hubs of southern Hebei province.
Yellow River Crossing
The distinctive silty brown waters of the Yellow River cutting through the Henan landscape.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Detailed views of the tri-city cluster and the massive bridges spanning the Yangtze River.
Mufu Mountains
Scenic green ridges that define the border regions between Hubei, Jiangxi, and Hunan.
Changsha Suburbs
The rapid urban expansion and green wetlands of the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan city cluster.
Early morning flights are ideal for the left side to catch the sunrise over the North China Plain. Visibility is highest in late autumn; however, be aware that summer haze can sometimes obscure the ground details over the Yangtze River basin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,130 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
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