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KMG → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the rugged Wumeng Mountains and the dramatic geological transition from the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the central China plains.
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Kunming Urban View
Aerial view of the 'Spring City' and its modern architecture shortly after departure from KMG.
Wumeng Mountain Range
Spectacular views of jagged limestone peaks and high-altitude plateaus in northeastern Yunnan.
Fanjingshan Area
Glimpses of the unique karst pillars and UNESCO-listed mountain scenery in eastern Guizhou.
Hunan Plains
Lush green agricultural terraces and river basins as the flight descends into the Changsha area.
Book an afternoon flight for optimal lighting conditions, as the sun will be in the south, illuminating the northern mountain faces. Look for the snow-capped peaks of the Wumeng range during the winter months for the most dramatic photography.
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Dianchi Lake
A distant but expansive view of China's sixth-largest freshwater lake to the south of Kunming.
Guizhou Karst Forest
Thousands of conical hills stretching to the horizon, a hallmark of the region's unique geography.
Megastructure Bridges
Spot some of the world's highest suspension bridges crossing deep river gorges in rural Guizhou.
Changsha Skyline
Views of the Xiang River and the growing skyscraper density of Changsha during the final approach.
Morning flights are best for this side to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your eyes peeled halfway through the flight for the silvery threads of the Wu River cutting through deep canyons.
Book Hotels in ChangchaDistance: 1,078 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
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