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HIA → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Lianshui Airport (Huai An) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of China's iconic Yellow River and the unique geological formations of the Loess Plateau during the descent into Xi'an.
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Yellow River Meanders
The iconic 'S' curves of the Mother River as it flows through the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi.
Loess Plateau
The world's largest silt plateau featuring dramatic erosion patterns and terraced landscapes.
Sanmenxia Reservoir
A massive dam and reservoir complex on the Yellow River marking the transition to the northwest.
Mount Hua (Huashan)
On clear days, the sheer granite cliffs of this sacred mountain are visible to the north-west during descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting on the Loess Plateau. The highlights are most prominent during the final 30 minutes of the flight. Watch for the dramatic change in soil color from the green plains of Jiangsu to the golden-yellow earth of Shaanxi.
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Jiangsu Plains
Intricate network of agricultural fields and canals surrounding Huai An at takeoff.
Funiu Mountain Range
The eastern extension of the Qinling Mountains providing rugged terrain views in Henan.
Luoyang Outskirts
Aerial perspective of one of China's ancient capitals as the flight moves west.
Wei River Valley
The fertile basin that has served as the cradle of Chinese civilization for millennia.
On afternoon flights, this side will be subject to direct sunlight and glare. It is the better side for viewing the distant silhouette of the high Qinling peaks to the south, especially in clear winter weather when they are snow-capped.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 957 km (595 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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