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KHN → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Gan River system at departure, the winding path of the Yellow River in its middle reaches, and a more comfortable lighting profile for afternoon flights as the plane heads North-Northwest.
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Nanchang Gan River
Aerial view of the Gan River dividing the old and new districts of Nanchang shortly after takeoff from KHN.
Yangtze River Delta
A cross-sectional view of the mighty Yangtze River as the flight moves north towards central China.
Henan Plains
The vast, meticulously organized agricultural patchwork of the Central Plains, showing China's breadbasket.
Yellow River Silt
The distinct yellowish-brown waters of the Huanghe snaking through the Loess Plateau region.
Lüliang Mountains
The rugged, arid mountain ranges of western Shanxi appearing during the descent into the Taiyuan basin.
Choose the left side (A seats) for afternoon departures to witness the sunset over the Loess Plateau. This side also avoids direct solar glare during the northward trek. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the transition from the Yellow River to the Shanxi highlands.
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Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the northeast shortly after climbing out of Nanchang.
Dabie Mountains
Densely forested peaks marking the border regions of Hubei, Anhui, and Henan provinces.
Zhengzhou Metro
The sprawling urban center of Zhengzhou and the high-speed rail hubs that define this transport nexus.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic, steep-walled canyons and ridges of the Taihang range as you approach the Fen River valley.
Taiyuan Industrial Basin
The dense urban and industrial landscape of Taiyuan nestled between mountain ranges on the final approach.
The right side (F seats) is ideal for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look out for the massive Poyang Lake within the first 10 minutes of flight. The Taihang Mountains on the right during descent provide some of the most dramatic geological textures on this route, especially under clear winter skies.
Book Hotels in TaiyuanDistance: 1,033 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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