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KHN â LYA
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Luoyang Airport (Luoyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Funiu Mountains and a better angle for observing the Yellow River as the flight approaches Luoyang.
Meiling Mountains
Visible shortly after takeoff from Nanchang, offering lush green peaks and scenic ridges.
Han River
Cross the winding Han River as the flight traverses the central plains of Hubei province.
Funiu Mountain Range
Extensive views of the eastern Qinling sub-range with its jagged terrain and deep valleys.
Longmen Grottoes Area
Potential views of the Yi River valley where the famous UNESCO heritage site is located south of Luoyang.
Yellow River Bend
The massive, silty Yellow River becomes visible to the north and west during the final descent into LYA.
For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the Funiu mountains clearly. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the Yellow River glimpse.
Poyang Lake & Gan River
Depending on the departure path, see the northern reaches of China's largest freshwater lake and the Gan River delta.
Dabie Mountains
The flight passes the western edge of this significant mountain range that separates the Huai and Yangtze watersheds.
Wuhan Metropolitan Fringe
Distant views of the sprawling urban expansion of Wuhan and its numerous surrounding lakes.
Mount Song (Songshan)
As the flight enters Henan, look for the granite peaks of Songshan, home to the Shaolin Temple, in the distance.
Luoyang Urban Center
A clear view of the ancient capital's modern skyline and the Luo River passing through the city center.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. It provides the best perspective of the historical Songshan area during the descent into the Central Plains.
Distance: 733 km (455 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: LYA (34.741100311299995, 112.388000488)
Route Type: Domestic
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