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CGD → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Changde Airport (Changde) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most scenic approach into Kunming, featuring expansive views of the karst topography in Guizhou and the stunning waters of Dian Lake during the final descent.
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Wuling Mountains
Dense, forest-covered peaks of western Hunan visible shortly after departure from Changde.
Wujiang River Gorges
Dramatic turquoise waters winding through deep limestone canyons as you cross into Guizhou.
Guiyang Metropolitan Area
The sprawling urban development of Guizhou's capital nestled within a unique karst basin.
Dian Lake
The massive 'Sparkling Pearl of the Plateau' becomes visible on the left during the final approach to KMG.
Kunming Cityscape
Aerial views of the 'City of Eternal Spring' as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Book a window seat on the left for a morning flight to avoid harsh direct sunlight while capturing the soft morning light over the Guizhou plateau. This side is consistently better for spotting the iconic Dian Lake near Kunming. Seasonal tip: in winter, look for the 'Sea of Clouds' phenomenon often found over the Hunan-Guizhou border.
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Guizhou Karst Landforms
A continuous carpet of 'Ten Thousand Peaks' featuring iconic cone-shaped limestone hills.
High-Altitude Bridges
Guizhou is home to the world's highest bridges; look for thin grey lines spanning deep mountain valleys.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
The dramatic rise in elevation as the landscape transitions from rolling hills to high-altitude plateau.
Terraced Hillsides
Intricate agricultural terraces carved into the steep slopes of the mountainsides in eastern Yunnan.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the high plateau clouds. During the summer monsoon season, this side often provides better views of dramatic cumulonimbus cloud formations building over the distant Hengduan Mountains to the west.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 961 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: CGD (28.9188995361, 111.63999939)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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