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Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior balance of diverse scenery, including the sprawling urban centers of Southern China, the tropical coastline of Hainan, and the mountainous terrain of Central Vietnam before the approach into Singapore.

Right Side Highlights
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Pearl River Delta

Potential views of the massive urban clusters of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau, especially dazzling when illuminated at night.

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Wuyi Mountains

Fly over the rugged, tea-growing mountainous regions of Fujian province with its distinct rocky peaks and green valleys.

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Hainan Island

A great view of the 'Hawaii of China,' including the high-rise resorts of Sanya and the South China Sea coastline.

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Annamite Range

View the dense jungle-covered mountains of Central Vietnam as the flight path parallels the Indochina coastline.

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Johor Strait

Direct views of the city of Johor Bahru and the causeways connecting Malaysia to Singapore during the northern approach.

The right side is best for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane for the first half of the journey. Keep your window shade open as you cross into Southeast Asia; the transition from the mountainous Chinese coast to the tropical waters of Vietnam is visually striking. If landing on Runway 20, this side offers the best views of the Singapore city skyline.

Left Side Highlights
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Yellow Sea Departure

Expansive views of the deep blue waters and coastal architecture of the Shandong Peninsula immediately after takeoff.

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Taiwan Strait

On clear days, catch a glimpse of the distant coastline of Taiwan and the numerous fishing vessels dotting the strait.

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Paracel Islands

Spot remote coral atolls and turquoise lagoons in the middle of the South China Sea, offering a stark contrast to the deep ocean.

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Singapore Strait Shipping

Observe one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with hundreds of cargo ships anchored near the Indonesian Riau Islands.

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Batam and Bintan

Aerial views of the lush Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan during the final descent into Changi Airport.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is particularly scenic during the final 20 minutes of flight when approaching Singapore from the south or east, offering views of the Indonesian archipelago. Use a polarizer filter on your camera to cut through the haze often found over the South China Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,233 km (2,630 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 59 min

Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)

Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)

Route Type: International

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