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TAO → PUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Gimhae International Airport (Busan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Qingdao urban coastline upon departure and a spectacular scenic approach over the southern islands of Korea and the Busan harbor.
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Qingdao Urban Coast
Excellent views of the modern skyline and the 2008 Olympic Sailing Center.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest over-water bridges in the world spanning the bay near the airport.
Dadohaehaesang
The 'Sea of Many Islands' national park featuring thousands of tiny islets off the SW coast.
Jirisan Massif
South Korea's premier mainland national park featuring the highest peaks in the south.
Busan Port & Gadeokdo
The final descent offers views of massive container ships and the Gadeokdo Bridge.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. It provides the best perspective of the Korean archipelago during the descent. For evening flights, you may catch a sunset over the East China Sea. Be ready with your camera as the plane descends over the industrial yet scenic Busan coastline.
Book Hotels in BusanLaoshan Mountain
Visible shortly after takeoff from Qingdao, these granite peaks meet the Yellow Sea.
Yellow Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of sea separating the Shandong Peninsula from the Korean Peninsula.
Korean Heartland
Aerial views of the traditional agricultural plains of the Jeolla and Gyeongsang provinces.
Sobaek Mountains
The central-southern mountain range of Korea with deep valleys and ridges.
Daegu Metro Area
A clear view of one of South Korea's largest inland cities nestled in a valley.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is better for spotting the rugged Laoshan range immediately after departure from TAO. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat yellow sea to the mountainous Korean terrain.
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Get eSIMs for South KoreaDistance: 782 km (486 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: PUS (35.1795005798, 128.93800354)
Route Type: International
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