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XMN → TAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Liuting Airport (Qingdao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the East China Sea coastline, including the Zhoushan Archipelago, the massive Yangtze River Estuary, and a stunning maritime approach into Qingdao.
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Kinmen Island
A clear view of the island and the maritime border area immediately after departing Xiamen.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A spectacular cluster of hundreds of islands scattered across the East China Sea.
Yangtze River Estuary
The dramatic transition of brown sediment-filled river water mixing with the blue sea near Shanghai.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the open ocean with heavy maritime traffic including cargo ships and tankers.
Laoshan Mountain
The sacred coastal peaks of Qingdao appearing as the plane turns for its final approach.
Qingdao Waterfront
Iconic red-roofed architecture and the modern skyscrapers of the May Fourth Square area.
This is the premier choice for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific. Look for the 'line of demarcation' at the Yangtze River mouth where the water color shifts abruptly. As you approach Qingdao, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the sailing center and the rugged coastline.
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Aerial view of the dense island city and the Haicang Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Fujian Coastal Ranges
Rolling green hills and rugged mountain terrain of northern Fujian province.
Min River
The winding river system that flows through the heart of Fuzhou city.
Lake Taihu
Visible in the distance as you pass the border of Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
The massive cross-sea bridge connecting Qingdao and Huangdao during the final descent.
Choose this side on late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is better for passengers interested in seeing the inland industrial development and urban density of the Yangtze River Delta. During winter months, visibility of the mountains can be exceptionally clear.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,321 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Route Type: Domestic
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