Seeing Puyang from a plane
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Northeast Henan city that grew up around the Zhongyuan Oil Field, near the Yellow River. Look for pumpjacks and well pads scattered across the flat farmland.
2 of our routes pass it. Henan
The easy pick
Boston to Hong Kong: sit on the left, 758 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hong Kong | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 758 min after takeoff |
| New York to Hong Kong | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 784 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Puyang from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Puyang from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Puyang at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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