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KMG → JNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Jining Qufu Airport (Jining)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the unique Karst topography in Guizhou and the expansive Weishan Lake during the descent into Jining.
Dianchi Lake
Splendid views of Yunnan's largest freshwater lake immediately after takeoff depending on the departure path.
Guizhou Karst
Dramatic scenery of thousands of limestone 'chocolate hills' and deep river gorges throughout Guizhou province.
Yangtze River
Aerial perspective of the Yangtze as it flows through the mountainous Hubei corridor.
Weishan Lake
The largest freshwater lake in North China, located just south of Jining, visible during the descent.
Shandong Plains
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields that define the fertile landscape of the North China Plain.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into JNG to see the vast Weishan Lake system. To best see the Karst peaks in Guizhou, choose a midday flight when shadows are minimal. During the summer months, keep an eye out for towering cumulus clouds often seen over the Yangtze basin.
Kunming Highlands
Rugged plateau terrain and reddish soil characteristic of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau during ascent.
Chongqing Periphery
Distant views of the sprawling urban clusters near the eastern edges of the Sichuan Basin.
Daba Mountains
Dense mountain ridges and high-altitude valleys bordering the northern Hubei and Henan regions.
Yellow River Crossing
A clear view of the silt-heavy, winding Yellow River as the flight enters the North China Plain.
Mount Tai
On clear days, the silhouette of the sacred Tai Shan is visible to the north during the final cruise phase.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is better for spotting the Yellow River and the distant outlines of the Qinling and Daba mountain ranges. Keep an eye out for the transition from the red earth of Yunnan to the loess soil of the central plains.
Distance: 1,714 km (1,065 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: JNG (35.292778000000006, 116.346667)
Route Type: Domestic
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