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DSN → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (Dongsheng) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the Loess Plateau's intricate terraced landscape and the expansive Yangtze River basin during the final approach.
Kubuqi Desert Fringe
The golden sands on the edge of the Ordos region visible shortly after take-off.
Loess Terraces
Spectacular views of the deeply eroded, terraced hillsides unique to the Shaanxi and Shanxi regions.
Yellow River Canyon
Deeply carved river paths as the flight crosses from the plateau toward the central plains.
Central Hubs
Fly over major urban clusters in Henan province, offering a glimpse of China's dense population centers.
Yangtze River Delta
Dramatic views of the massive Yangtze River and its busy shipping lanes approaching Lukou Airport.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to catch the 'golden hour' light reflecting off the Loess Plateau terraces. This side also offers a more direct view of the Yangtze River's scale and the water-rich landscape surrounding Nanjing.
Ordos Plateau
The unique semi-arid landscape and sand dunes of Inner Mongolia transitioning into industrial zones.
Yellow River Loop
Views of the river as it bends through the northern border of the Loess Plateau near the Shaanxi border.
Taihang Foothills
Distant views of the rugged peaks marking the geological edge of the North China Plain.
Anhui Farmlands
A vast patchwork of agricultural fields and irrigation networks stretching across East China.
Nanjing Suburbs
Aerial view of the growing northern districts and high-tech parks near the Yangtze River.
For morning departures, the left side offers clear views without sun glare. Watch for the stark transition from the high-altitude Ordos desert to the lush, green agricultural plains of Anhui as you descend.
Distance: 1,184 km (736 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: DSN (39.49, 109.861388889)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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