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KMG → HFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic karst landscapes of Guizhou and the rugged Wuling and Dabie mountain ranges, along with better visibility of the Yangtze River's northern basin.
Yunnan Karst Terrain
Unique limestone pillar formations and jagged peaks visible shortly after departure from Kunming.
Wu River Valley
Deep, winding canyons and massive infrastructure bridges cutting through the Guizhou plateau.
Wuling Mountains
The dramatic, densely forested peaks of northern Hunan, famous for their vertical relief.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Glimpses of the sprawling industrial and urban core where the Han River meets the Yangtze.
Dabie Mountains
The green, rugged boundary between Hubei and Anhui provinces visible during the descent phase.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. Pay close attention during the first 45 minutes of the flight for the best mountain scenery. On clear days, the transition from high plateau to the central plains is striking.
Dongting Lake
A massive freshwater lake system in the Yangtze basin, often visible as a silver expanse on the horizon.
Changsha Cityscape
Distance views of the Xiang River and the growing skyline of the capital of Hunan province.
Mufu Mountains
Rolling green hills and agricultural valleys between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
Chao Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, located just south of Hefei, prominent during the final approach.
Yangtze Delta Fringe
Increasingly dense networks of canals, roads, and high-speed rail lines as you enter Anhui.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset reflection over the large central lakes. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight to capture the vastness of Chao Lake near Hefei.
Distance: 1,587 km (986 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Route Type: Domestic
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