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SYX → TNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of Sanya's coastal beauty upon departure, the vastness of Dongting Lake, and the iconic Mount Tai during the descent into Jinan.
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Sanya Bay
Aerial view of the resort-lined coast and the futuristic Phoenix Island development.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze.
Dabie Mountains
Rugged and scenic mountainous terrain along the borders of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui.
Mount Tai
The most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China, often visible south of Jinan.
Yellow River
The iconic muddy-brown waters of the Mother River winding through the North China Plain.
Jinan Skyline
Views of the City of Springs as the aircraft aligns for the final approach into Yaoqiang.
Select a window seat on the right for the best chance to see Mount Tai, especially clear on summer days or crisp winter mornings. Upon takeoff, look for the artificial islands of Sanya. During the descent, the meandering Yellow River is a highlight just north of the Tai mountain range.
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Nanshan Statue
The 108-meter tall bronze statue of Guanyin standing on the sea near Sanya's coast.
Qiongzhou Strait
The narrow waterway separating Hainan Island from the Chinese mainland.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of mainland China featuring volcanic terrain and agricultural fields.
Nanling Mountains
A series of lush mountain ranges forming the boundary between southern and central China.
Yangtze River
A clear crossing of Asia's longest river, usually visible between Hubei and Henan provinces.
Henan Plains
A vast patchwork of agricultural land spanning the Central Plains region.
Sit on the left for early morning departures to catch the soft light on the South China Sea. During the mid-flight, keep an eye out for the Yangtze River crossing. If flying at sunset, this side provides spectacular horizon views over the inland mountains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Arrival: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Route Type: Domestic
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