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KHN â KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the sacred Mount Heng and a more dramatic introduction to the karst limestone formations of the Guizhou plateau during the descent.
Meiling National Park
Visible shortly after takeoff from Nanchang, these lush peaks form the western backdrop of the city.
Luoxiao Mountain Range
The rugged boundary between Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, featuring dense forest cover and deep valleys.
Mount Heng (Nanyue)
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China; its peaks often emerge from a sea of clouds in central Hunan.
Xiang River
A major tributary of the Yangtze, snaking through the industrial and agricultural heartland of Hunan.
Southeast Guizhou Karst
As you descend, witness the iconic 'stone forest' hills and conical peaks unique to this region.
Request a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views of Mount Heng midway through the flight. Morning flights are best as the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing clear, high-contrast views of the karst topography without haze or glare.
Gan River Meanders
Observe the winding Gan River as it flows north toward Poyang Lake during the initial climb.
Changsha Metropolitan Area
Distant views of the sprawling provincial capital of Hunan and its rapidly expanding suburban zones.
Xuefeng Mountains
A significant geological barrier in western Hunan characterized by sharp ridges and steep slopes.
Qingshui River Valley
The sparkling waters of the Qingshui River cutting through the mountainous terrain of eastern Guizhou.
Guiyang Urban Skyline
The modern skyscrapers and dense apartment complexes of Guiyang nestled between green mountain ridges.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat plains of Hunan into the high-altitude plateau of Guizhou, where the elevation changes are visibly reflected in the changing vegetation.
Distance: 932 km (579 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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