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Which side of the plane to sit from Dali Airport (Dali) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the iconic Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountains immediately after departure from Dali, followed by the most dramatic mountain gorges of the Wumeng range.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Erhai Lake

A stunning bird's-eye view of the ear-shaped alpine lake and its crystal clear waters shortly after takeoff.

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Cangshan Mountains

The snow-capped peaks of the 19 mountains that tower over the Dali plateau, forming a dramatic western backdrop.

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Beipan River Canyon

Glimpses of the deep limestone gorges and the world's highest bridges spanning the Yunnan-Guizhou border.

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Wumeng Mountain Range

High-altitude ridges and deep valleys that define the rugged transition between the two provinces.

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Guiyang Northern Skyline

The dense high-rise architecture of Guiyang's newer districts emerging from the surrounding green karst hills.

Sit on the left for the best views of Erhai Lake immediately after takeoff from DLU. Morning flights are preferred as the sun is in the south, providing perfect front-lighting for the Cangshan peaks. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes and the middle 20 minutes for canyon views.

Right Side Highlights
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Dali Old Town

The historic grid-patterned ancient city nestled between the mountains and the lake shore.

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Dianchi Lake Distant View

On very clear days, the northern tip of Kunming's massive Dianchi Lake may be visible to the south.

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Guizhou Karst Peaks

The classic 'Ten Thousand Peaks' landscape consisting of endless conical limestone hills characteristic of the region.

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Red Earth Terraces

Patches of vibrant red soil and terraced farming visible across the eastern Yunnan plateau.

The right side is excellent for viewing the unique karst topography of Guizhou. Late afternoon flights offer beautiful golden-hour shadows that emphasize the texture of the 'Peak Forest' terrain. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Dali basin to the rolling hills of the plateau.

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Route Information

Distance: 655 km (407 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min

Departure: DLU (25.649401, 100.319)

Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)

Route Type: Domestic

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