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KMG → DAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Dachuan Airport (Dazhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic karst topography of the Guizhou Plateau and the lush, dramatic ridges of the Daba Mountains during the descent into Dazhou.
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Guizhou Karst Forest
Hundreds of cone-shaped limestone hills creating a unique 'forest of peaks' characteristic of the region.
Chishui River Valley
Watch for the reddish soil and deep green vegetation surrounding this famous tributary of the Yangtze.
Daba Mountains
Dense emerald-colored ridges and misty, folding valleys as the flight approaches Dazhou.
The right side is ideal for observing the unique karst landforms mid-flight. During the descent into Dazhou, the landscape becomes a lush tapestry of green hills. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the setting sun highlights the textures of the limestone hills and river basins.
Book Hotels in DazhouWumeng Mountains
Observe the rugged, high-altitude peaks of the Wumeng range shortly after departing Kunming.
Zhaotong Plateau
A clear view of the urban sprawl of Zhaotong set against a backdrop of terraced agricultural fields.
Jinsha River Canyons
Deeply carved valleys where the upper Yangtze River winds through the border of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Sit on the left for better views of the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou plateau transition. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon glare and to see the morning mist sitting in the Jinsha River canyons. In winter, look for snow caps on the higher Wumeng peaks.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 802 km (498 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: DAX (31.1302, 107.4295)
Route Type: Domestic
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