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KHG → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kashgar Airport (Kashi) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the majestic Tianshan Mountain range, featuring dramatic snow-capped peaks and glaciers for the majority of the flight.
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Tianshan Range
Continuous views of the 'Celestial Mountains' with peaks exceeding 5,000 meters.
Tomur Peak
Look for the highest peak in the Tianshan range, often shrouded in clouds and permanent snow.
Alpine Glaciers
Visible glacial tongues and frozen valleys carving through the rugged mountain terrain.
Northern Slopes
As you descend towards Urumqi, watch the transition into alpine meadows and coniferous forests.
Book a window seat on the left (A/B) for consistent mountain views. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the southern faces of the Tianshan peaks. In winter, the entire range is a pristine white, while summer offers a striking contrast between rock, ice, and sky.
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Taklamakan Desert
Vast perspectives of the world's second-largest shifting sand desert to the south.
Aksu Oasis
Geometric patterns of green agricultural land emerging from the arid desert floor.
Tarim Basin Edge
Observe the stark boundary where the mountain runoff meets the dry basin floor.
Silk Road Outposts
Aerial views of ancient trade route towns and modern infrastructure connecting the region.
The right side (K/L) is better for observing the immense scale of the Tarim Basin. Visibility can be affected by dust storms in spring; autumn offers the clearest skies. Watch for the 'poplar forests' near the rivers which turn golden in October.
Book Hotels in UrumqiDistance: 1,066 km (662 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: KHG (39.5429000854, 76.0199966431)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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