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KMG â CGD
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Changde Airport (Changde)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the central China plains, featuring deep gorges and the rugged Wumeng Mountains.
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Wumeng Mountains
Rugged karst peaks and high-altitude plateaus marking the border of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.
Beipan River Gorge
Home to some of the world's highest bridges crossing incredibly deep limestone canyons.
Zunyi Outskirts
Aerial views of northern Guizhou's largest city nestled among rolling forested hills.
Lishui River
A major tributary of the Yangtze that carves through the landscape as you descend toward Changde.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the sun's glare coming from the south. Watch for the massive bridge spans crossing the Beipan River; they are engineering marvels visible even from cruising altitude. Visibility is highest in late autumn when the persistent plateau fog is least frequent.
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Guiyang Perimeter
The expanding urban infrastructure of Guizhou's capital set against a backdrop of green peaks.
Wu River Valley
Beautiful turquoise waters snaking through narrow, steep-sided limestone valleys.
Fanjingshan
The sacred UNESCO mountain known for its isolated vertical rock 'thumb' visible on clear days.
Yuan River Meanders
The primary waterway of western Hunan featuring wide, scenic loops as it nears the Dongting Lake basin.
The right side is ideal for spotting Mount Fanjing if the flight path tracks slightly south. Keep an eye out for the emerald green waters of the Wu River. Be aware that afternoon flights on this side will face direct sunlight, which can make photography through the window difficult.
Book Hotels in ChangdeDistance: 961 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: CGD (28.9188995361, 111.63999939)
Route Type: Domestic
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