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CGQ → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Longjia Airport (Changchun) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological transition from the North China Plain to the deeply eroded Loess Plateau, including views of the Taihang Mountains and the historic Fen River valley.
Taihang Mountain Range
The rugged western boundary of the North China Plain with its sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Loess Plateau
Stunning views of the world's most extensive silt plateau, featuring unique terraced fields and deep erosion ravines.
Fen River Corridor
The historical cradle of civilization in Shanxi, flanked by parallel mountain ranges.
Gobi Fringe
Vast, arid landscapes stretching toward the inner continental deserts in the far distance.
Wei River Valley
The fertile basin surrounding Xi'an, where ancient history meets modern agriculture during the descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the plateau. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Shanxi; the Loess Plateau's intricate 'wrinkled' landscape is best viewed with a high sun angle to emphasize the shadows in the ravines.
North China Urban Clusters
Bird's-eye view of the sprawling industrial and residential hubs of the North China Plain.
Bohai Rim Horizon
On clear days, the distant hazy blue of the Bohai Sea is visible to the southeast.
Lower Yellow River
Watch the silt-rich 'Mother River' of China as it meanders through the fertile plains.
Northeast Heartland
The vast, organized patchwork of agricultural fields stretching from Changchun toward the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise without direct glare. During the final approach into Xi'an, this side often provides views of the expanding urban sprawl and new development zones.
Distance: 1,798 km (1,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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