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HAK → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning perspective of the transition from the tropical coast to the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, featuring the Beibu Gulf and dramatic karst landscapes.
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Haikou West Coast
Aerial view of Haikou's modern skyline and the bustling Xiuying Port immediately after takeoff.
Beibu Gulf
Expansive views of the turquoise waters as the aircraft crosses the Qiongzhou Strait towards mainland China.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The iconic limestone 'forests' and tower karst topography typical of southern China's mountain ranges.
Youjiang River Valley
Winding emerald rivers cutting through deep valleys as you enter the mountainous borders of Yunnan.
Yunnan Red Earth
The striking contrast of the deep red soil against green vegetation as the flight reaches the high plateau.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the mountains. During descent into Kunming, if the aircraft approaches from the south, you may see the northern tip of Dianchi Lake. Keep your camera ready for the karst hills roughly 30-40 minutes into the flight.
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Qiongzhou Strait
Watch the cargo ships and ferries navigating the narrow waterway separating Hainan Island from the mainland.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southern tip of Guangdong province, characterized by a grid-like pattern of agricultural fields and red soil.
Nanning Outskirts
Distant views of the urban expansion of Nanning as the flight path passes to the north of the city.
Wind Farm Ridges
Large-scale wind turbines lining the ridges of the eastern Yunnan mountains during the final approach.
Wumeng Mountains
The rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Wumeng range as the plane prepares for its arrival at Changshui.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while still enjoying bright, well-lit terrain. Look for the distinct change in topography from flat coastal plains to high-altitude plateaus during the middle section of the flight.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 963 km (598 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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