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BAV → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Baotou Airport (Baotou) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular geographic transition from the arid Gobi-edge deserts and the dramatic bends of the Yellow River to the lush, water-rich landscapes of the Yangtze River Delta.
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Kubuqi Desert Dunes
Striking yellow sand formations visible shortly after takeoff south of the Yellow River.
Yellow River Great Bend
Dramatic aerial views of the 'Mother River' as it carves its path through the loess landscape.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Unique geological erosion and ancient terrace farming patterns throughout Shaanxi and Shanxi.
Mount Song (Songshan)
Home to the Shaolin Temple, these peaks are visible when passing south of Zhengzhou.
Yangtze River Crossing
A majestic view of the wide Yangtze River and its massive bridges during the final approach to Nanjing.
Sit on the right for the best geological experience. The highlight is the mid-flight crossing of the Yellow River and the descent over the Yangtze. Late afternoon flights provide stunning 'golden hour' reflections off the river surfaces.
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Inner Mongolia Grasslands
Vast stretches of high-altitude steppe immediately after departing Baotou.
Taihang Mountain Range
Distal views of the rugged mountain spine that separates the Loess Plateau from the North China Plain.
Zhengzhou Urban Area
Views of the sprawling Henan capital and one of China's most critical railway hubs.
Hongze Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as the plane enters Jiangsu province.
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
The historic waterway appearing as a straight line cutting through the green fields of the delta.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Look for the sharp contrast between the dry northern landscape and the increasingly emerald-green agricultural grids of the south as you cross the Huai River line.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,261 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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