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HMI → KRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hami Airport (Hami) to Korla Airport (Korla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan mountain range and the dramatic red sandstone of the Flaming Mountains.
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Tian Shan Mountains
Continuous views of the rugged, snow-dusted peaks of the eastern Tian Shan range.
Flaming Mountains
Look for the distinct red-colored sandstone erosion patterns near the Turpan area.
Alpine Glaciers
Glimpse permanent ice fields and high-altitude valleys deep within the mountain range.
Silk Road Corridor
Trace the historic Northern Silk Road path where the desert meets the mountain foothills.
Turpan Depression
View the dramatic drop-off into one of the world's lowest terrestrial depressions north of the flight path.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. Morning flights provide the best direct sunlight on the southern slopes of the Tian Shan. Try to book a seat forward of the wing to capture the full scale of the mountain range without engine heat distortion.
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Gobi Desert Textures
Vast expanses of the Gashun Gobi featuring unique wind-eroded geological patterns.
Bosten Lake
China's largest inland freshwater lake, appearing as a blue jewel against the arid landscape during descent.
Kaidu River
The winding river known for its 'Nine Twists and Eighteen Bends' visible as you approach Korla.
Lop Nur Basin
Distant views of the salt-crusted landscapes of the 'Sea of Death' to the far south.
Sit on the left for the best views of Bosten Lake during the final descent into Korla. Afternoon flights are preferable on this side to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun and to see the desert shadows more clearly.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 633 km (393 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: HMI (42.8414, 93.669197)
Arrival: KRL (41.69779968261719, 86.12889862060547)
Route Type: Domestic
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