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KMG → JIQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Guizhou karst peak forests and the lush, undulating ridges of the Wuling Mountain range during the descent.
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Karst Peak Forest
The iconic 'stone forest' landscape of southern Guizhou, featuring thousands of conical limestone hills.
Guizhou Terraces
Intricate agricultural patterns carved into the steep hillsides, especially vibrant during the spring and summer.
Fanjingshan Foothills
The southern approach to the Wuling range, characterized by dense forests and sharp vertical relief.
Qianjiang Descent
A scenic approach over the karst valleys of the Wulingshan area before landing at JIQ.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to capture the low-angle light hitting the karst peaks. Be aware that the Guizhou region is one of China's cloudiest; early morning departures offer the highest probability of clear ground views.
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Wumeng Mountains
Observation of the rugged eastern edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau with high-altitude ridges.
Beipan River Gorge
A glimpse of one of the world's deepest river canyons, often featuring high-altitude suspension bridges.
Guiyang Periphery
Views of the northern outskirts of Guizhou's capital and its unique urban integration into hilly terrain.
Wu River Meanders
The winding path of the Wu River as it carves through the limestone mountains of northern Guizhou.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Look out for the Beipanjiang Bridge, which is a record-breaking engineering marvel visible in the first 30 minutes.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 762 km (473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Route Type: Domestic
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