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AVA → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (Anshun) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of China's diverse topography, transitioning from the dramatic Karst peaks of Guizhou to the rugged majesty of the Taihang Mountains as you approach the capital.
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Anshun Karst Formations
Immediate views of the unique limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains and deep valleys typical of the Guizhou plateau.
Western Hubei Highlands
Dense, mist-covered mountain ranges and the rugged terrain leading toward the Three Gorges region.
Taihang Mountains
A spectacular ridge line that acts as a natural boundary between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain.
Loess Plateau Margins
The distinctive yellow-earth terraced landscapes and deep canyons of eastern Shanxi.
Shijiazhuang Skyline
Aerial view of this major provincial capital nestled at the foot of the mountain range.
For the most dramatic lighting on the mountain ridges, choose a late afternoon flight. The sun will illuminate the western faces of the Taihang Mountains. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the Guizhou Karst landscape before reaching cruising altitude.
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Dongting Lake
If the flight path trends east, you can spot the vast expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the winding 'Long River' as it cuts through the central plains.
Wuhan Urban Sprawl
Views of the massive tri-city metropolitan area and its numerous bridges across the Yangtze.
North China Plain
A seemingly endless patchwork of agricultural fields that defines the heartland of Chinese grain production.
Southern Beijing Approach
Views of the developing Daxing district and the outskirts of southern Beijing before descending into Nanyuan.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look for the massive industrial clusters and the complex network of high-speed rail lines that crisscross the North China Plain during the final third of the journey.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 1,792 km (1,113 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: AVA (26.2605555556, 105.873333333)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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