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JIQ → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Wu River gorges and a better perspective of the Kunming urban area and Dianchi Lake during the descent into the plateau.
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Wu River System
The turquoise waters of the Wu River winding through steep limestone canyons shortly after departure.
Dalou Mountains
Rugged terrain marking the transition between the Sichuan Basin and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Kunming Cityscape
Expansive views of the 'Spring City' as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at Changshui.
Dianchi Lake
The massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, often visible during the final approach pattern.
Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the deep river gorges. During the descent into Kunming, this side usually offers a clearer view of the city's unique high-altitude urban layout. Summer flights may experience turbulence over the plateau, so keep your camera steady for the lake views.
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Wuling Mountain Range
Dramatic limestone peaks and dense forest cover immediately after takeoff from Qianjiang.
Guizhou Karst Plateau
A vast landscape of cone-shaped hills and deep sinkholes characteristic of the Guizhou region.
High-Altitude Bridges
Spotting some of the world's highest bridges crossing deep river valleys in western Guizhou.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the unique 'karst forest' formations during the middle segment of the flight. In winter, these peaks are often dusted with frost or light snow.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 762 km (473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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