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XMN → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the jagged Fujian coastline to the massive industrial scale of the Bohai Sea and Tianjin's world-class port facilities.
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Fujian Coastal Bays
View the intricate network of islands and deep-water bays around Quanzhou and Fuzhou shortly after takeoff.
Hangzhou Bay
On clear days, see the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge stretching across the water towards the Shanghai skyline.
Yangtze River Estuary
Observe the immense scale of the Yangtze meeting the East China Sea, often marked by a distinct sediment line.
Bohai Sea Entry
The plane crosses over the Bohai Sea, offering views of distant offshore wind farms and oil platforms.
Tianjin Port
One of the world's largest man-made ports, featuring thousands of colorful shipping containers and massive cargo vessels.
Binhai New Area
The futuristic architecture and coastal development of Tianjin's Binhai district during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' reflection off the East China Sea. The highlight is the approach into TSN, which often passes directly over the bustling maritime traffic of the Bohai Rim. Keep your camera ready as you cross the coastline near Tanggu.
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Wuyi Mountains
The rugged, tea-growing highlands of northern Fujian provide a textured landscape of deep green ridges.
Lake Taihu
The shimmering expanse of one of China's largest freshwater lakes visible near the border of Zhejiang and Jiangsu.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that demonstrates the sheer scale of China's grain production.
Yellow River Crossing
Spot the iconic, sediment-heavy brown waters of the Huanghe as it winds through Shandong province.
Tianjin Suburban Expansion
The rapid urbanization of the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis comes into focus during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for geography enthusiasts interested in the transition from the mountainous south to the flat, alluvial plains of the north. Watch for the Grand Canal during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,623 km (1,008 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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