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AAT → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Altay Air Base (Altay) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the towering Bogda Peak and the snow-capped Tianshan range during the descent into Urumqi.
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Altay Mountains
Breathtaking views of the southern Altay foothills as you depart south from Altay Air Base.
Gurbantünggüt Desert
Aerial perspective of the vast, fixed sand dunes of China's second-largest desert landscape.
Bogda Peak
The iconic 5,445m glaciated summit of the eastern Tianshan Mountains, visible on the final approach.
Urumqi Skyline
Panoramic view of the rapidly expanding urban center of Xinjiang against the mountain backdrop.
Book a window seat on the left for the most dramatic view of Bogda Peak. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Tianshan Mountains. During winter, the contrast between the white snow and the desert sands is particularly striking.
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Irtysh River
Brief views of the unique river that flows from China all the way to the Arctic Ocean.
Junggar Basin
Expansive views of the arid basin floor and the unique geological formations of Northern Xinjiang.
Western Tianshan
The distant, rugged ridges of the Tianshan range extending towards the horizon to the west.
The right side is excellent for observing the unique 'fixed' vegetation of the Gurbantünggüt Desert. Choose an afternoon flight to see the long shadows cast by the dunes, which reveal the intricate textures of the desert floor.
Book Hotels in UrumqiDistance: 430 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: AAT (47.7498855591, 88.0858078003)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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