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KMG → DSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (Dongsheng)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the lush Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the grand bends of the Yellow River and the unique industrial landscape of the Inner Mongolian desert.
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Karst Topography
The jagged limestone peaks and deep river gorges of northeast Yunnan and western Guizhou.
Yellow River Bends
Spectacular views of the 'Great Bend' where the Yellow River carves through the Loess Plateau.
Daba Mountains
Cloud-shrouded peaks that mark the transition from the Sichuan Basin into Central China.
Ordos Energy Landscape
Massive open-pit mines and industrial hubs that look like geometric patterns from the sky.
Sichuan Basin Rim
The hazy but fascinating eastern edge of the basin featuring dense settlements and misty hills.
Choose the right side for morning flights to get the best illumination of the Yellow River. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes before landing to capture the striking contrast between the yellow river water and the surrounding desert sands.
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Qinling Mountain Range
The massive natural boundary between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Northern Shaanxi Loess Plateau
Deeply eroded silt landscapes with iconic terraced farming and unique canyon formations.
Mu Us Desert Edge
Aerial view of sand dunes and desert reclamation projects as the flight nears Ordos.
Xi'an Metropolitan Area
Distant views of the Guanzhong Plain and the ancient capital's sprawling modern outskirts.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Qinling Mountains' dramatic north face. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun while viewing the Loess Plateau's intricate textures.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,726 km (1,072 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: DSN (39.49, 109.861388889)
Route Type: Domestic
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