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TAO → WUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Yellow Sea coastline upon departure, followed by the expansive Hongze Lake and a more direct view of the Yangtze River as you approach the Hubei region.
Yellow Sea Coastline
Stunning aerial views of the Qingdao coastline and the blue waters of the Yellow Sea immediately after takeoff.
Lianyungang Port
A major maritime hub and the eastern terminus of the New Eurasian Land Bridge visible along the Jiangsu coast.
Hongze Lake
One of the largest freshwater lakes in China, featuring a unique shape and vast wetlands in Jiangsu Province.
Yangtze River Crossing
A majestic view of the winding Yangtze River as the flight path converges toward the central Chinese plains.
Eastern Dabie Mountains
Densely forested ridges and peaks that mark the transition from Anhui into the Hubei province.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best perspective of the coastal transition and the large lake systems of the Huai River basin. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the Hongze Lake crossing.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges spanning the waters west of Qingdao shortly after departure.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
On clear days, the silhouette of this sacred peak can be spotted in the distance to the west over the Shandong plains.
Huai River Basin
A complex network of irrigation canals and agricultural patchwork quilts typical of the North China Plain.
Western Dabie Peaks
Rugged mountainous terrain and deep valleys visible during the descent phase into the Wuhan region.
Wuhan Urban Lakes
Views of Wuhan's numerous inner-city lakes, including the periphery of East Lake, during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a better view of the massive Jiaozhou Bay Bridge during initial climb-out. During the descent into WUH, watch for the distinct urban sprawl and the many lakes that give Wuhan its nickname 'City of a Hundred Lakes'.
Distance: 835 km (519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Route Type: Domestic
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