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HFE → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the vast Dongting Lake and the surreal karst mountain landscapes of Guizhou and Yunnan.
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Dabie Mountains
Scenic peaks and deep green valleys visible shortly after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast silver mirror in northern Hunan.
Wulingyuan Peaks
Distant, jagged outlines of the famous Zhangjiajie sandstone formations to the northwest.
Karst Landforms
A surreal landscape of thousands of conical limestone hills stretching across Guizhou province.
Yunnan Red Earth
The distinctive, vibrant terracotta-colored soil patterns unique to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
The right side is the highlight of this route, especially for viewing the dramatic transition from the plains to the mountainous plateau. On afternoon flights, this side remains in the shade, providing perfect conditions for photographing the karst hills and the red soil of Yunnan.
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Hefei Cityscape
View of the Anhui provincial capital and its expanding urban sprawl shortly after takeoff.
Yangtze River
A majestic crossing of China's longest river near the Anqing section in Anhui province.
Xuefeng Mountains
The rugged, densely forested ridges of the central mountain range in Hunan province.
Guiyang Skyline
The dense high-rise architecture of Guizhou's capital city visible on the southern horizon.
Dianchi Lake
The 'Sparkling Pearl of the Highland' visible south of Kunming during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring better visibility. This side provides an excellent angle for the Yangtze River crossing and the expansive Dianchi Lake if the aircraft approaches Kunming from the south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,587 km (986 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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