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TAO → HFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Yellow Sea coastline during departure and passes directly over the massive lake systems of the Jiangsu-Anhui border.
Qingdao Gold Coast
Stunning aerial views of the Yellow Sea coastline and the beaches of southern Qingdao upon takeoff.
Lianyungang Port
A massive industrial harbor and the eastern terminus of the New Eurasian Land Bridge.
Hongze Lake
The fourth largest freshwater lake in China, featuring a complex network of wetlands and aquaculture.
Gaoyou Lake
Beautiful vistas of this large, shallow lake known for its rich biodiversity and scenic fishing boats.
Book a window seat on the left to capture the transition from the rugged Shandong coast to the flat, water-rich plains of Jiangsu. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the lake surfaces and coastal waters without glare.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges stretching across the bay west of Qingdao.
Yi-Shu Mountains
Distant views of the rugged mountain ranges separating the Shandong Peninsula from the inland plains.
Anhui Farmlands
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural fields that change colors dramatically with the seasons.
Hefei Urban Sprawl
Views of the rapidly expanding provincial capital and the high-tech zones surrounding the city center.
The right side is better for viewing the sunset if you are on an evening flight. Keep an eye out for the vast industrial developments and the geometric precision of the North China Plain's irrigation systems.
Distance: 574 km (357 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Route Type: Domestic
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