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TNA → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of China's iconic waterways including the Yellow River and the Yangtze, alongside the expansive Lake Dongting and the modern skyline of Changsha upon arrival.
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Yellow River
Cross the winding, silt-rich Mother River of China shortly after departure.
Wuhan Skyline
A grand view of the dense urban core of Wuhan and its massive infrastructure.
Yangtze River
Cross the mighty Yangtze, looking for the numerous bridges connecting the tri-cities of Wuhan.
Lake Dongting
Aerial views of China's second-largest freshwater lake and its surrounding wetlands during descent.
Changsha Skyline
Final approach views of the Xiang River, Orange Isle, and the rising towers of Changsha.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the Yangtze River crossing, and look for the shimmering expanse of Lake Dongting as the plane begins its final descent into Changsha.
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Mount Tai
Glimpse the legendary sacred peak of Shandong shortly after departing Jinan.
Huai River Basin
View the vast agricultural patchwork and irrigation networks of the Central Plains.
Dabie Mountains
Fly over the rugged, forested ridges that separate the Huai and Yangtze watersheds.
Eastern Wuhan
See the sprawling industrial and residential developments of Wuhan's eastern suburbs.
Choose this side for a potential view of Mount Tai shortly after takeoff. For morning flights, expect significant glare as the sun rises in the east; afternoon flights are much better for photography on this side.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,034 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
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