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TSN → CGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular parallel view of the Taihang Mountain range, which acts as a dramatic geographic divide between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Taihang Mountains
A continuous, rugged mountain wall that runs north-to-south, providing a stark contrast to the flat plains.
Shijiazhuang Skyline
Aerial view of the Hebei provincial capital, nestled at the foot of the western mountain range.
Yellow River Entry
A spectacular view of the Yellow River as it breaks out from the mountainous terrain into the fertile plains.
Ancient Handan
Flight path passes near this historical city, one of the few in China that hasn't changed its name for 3,000 years.
Montane Sunsets
On late afternoon flights, the sun sets directly behind the mountain ridges, creating dramatic silhouettes.
The right side is significantly more scenic due to the mountain topography. Winter is the best season for visibility as cold fronts from the northwest often clear the smog from this corridor. For evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the Loess Plateau foothills.
Bohai Bay Coast
During initial climb, catch views of the massive Tianjin Port and the industrial coastline of the Bohai Sea.
Grand Canal
Ancient segments of the Grand Canal appear as thin, meandering silver threads through the Hebei landscape.
Henan Agricultural Basin
A vast, flat patchwork of farming plots that shifts from emerald green to harvest gold depending on the season.
Dezhou and Liaocheng
Pass over these major transit hubs where the flat plains meet significant railway corridors.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the softest light reflecting off the water networks and agricultural canals. Be ready with your camera about 15 minutes before landing at CGO to see the massive Yellow River bridge crossings.
Distance: 599 km (372 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Route Type: Domestic
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