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XMN → DLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of China's diverse eastern coastline, featuring the rugged mountains of Fujian, the sprawling urban landscape of the Yangtze River Delta, and the scenic Shandong Peninsula.
Fujian Coastal Mountains
The dramatic, densely forested peaks of the Wuyi mountain range foothills meeting the East China Sea.
Yangtze River Delta
An incredible aerial view of the Shanghai metropolitan area and the mouth of Asia's longest river.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
Look for the massive S-shaped trans-oceanic bridge crossing the bay between Jiaxing and Ningbo.
Jiangsu Water Network
A complex tapestry of canals, lakes, and rice paddies characteristic of the 'Land of Fish and Rice'.
Mount Tai & Shandong Highlands
The rugged terrain of the Shandong Peninsula visible as the flight heads north toward the Bohai Sea.
Sit on the left for a daytime flight to see the transition from southern mountains to northern plains. For afternoon flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun while providing excellent lighting for photos of the coastline.
Zhoushan Archipelago
Thousands of small emerald islands scattered across the East China Sea, including Putuoshan.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
One of the world's busiest ports, featuring massive container ships and industrial infrastructure.
Yellow Sea Transition
The visible change in water color from the sediment-rich coastal waters to the deep blue of the open sea.
Dalian Coastal Skyline
On final approach, catch views of the Xinghai Square area and Dalian's modern seaside architecture.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. During the descent into Dalian Zhoushuizi, this side often provides a better view of the Dalian Bay and the sprawling port facilities if the wind favors a northern approach.
Distance: 1,635 km (1,016 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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