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XMN → NGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Fujian and Zhejiang coastal mountain ranges, as well as the dense urban skylines of Fuzhou and Wenzhou.
Xiamen Urban Area
Immediate views of Jimei District and the Gaoqi bridge infrastructure right after takeoff from XMN.
Fujian Coastal Ranges
The rolling green peaks of the Daiyun Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop throughout the mid-flight.
Min River Estuary
The sprawling city of Fuzhou and its wide river system cutting through the coastal valley.
Wenzhou Skyline
Dense urban development around the Oujiang River as the flight progresses into Zhejiang province.
Zhejiang Valleys
A patchwork of agricultural terraces and industrial clusters nestled between steep hills.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to see the golden light illuminate the mountain ridges without direct glare. This side is most consistent for seeing mainland China's rapid urbanization and geographical diversity. Keep an eye out for the transition from Fujian's red soil to Zhejiang's darker mountain terrain.
Taiwan Strait
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and the distant horizon of the East China Sea.
Matsu Islands
Small, distinct island clusters visible off the coast of Fujian shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Shipping Lanes
Dozens of cargo ships and fishing vessels dotting the waters near the busy ports of Ningde and Wenzhou.
Zhoushan Archipelago
The massive port infrastructure and bridge networks connecting the islands near the approach to Ningbo.
Beilun Port
One of the world's busiest container terminals visible as the plane descends into Ningbo Lishe.
Choose the right side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. The final 15 minutes of the flight are the most interesting on this side, as the plane often banks over the Zhoushan islands, providing a bird's-eye view of massive container ships and coastal engineering.
Distance: 674 km (419 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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