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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of China's iconic freshwater lakes and the transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the middle Yangtze plains without the glare of the southern sun.

Left Side Highlights
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Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Dramatic karst topography and deep river valleys visible shortly after departure from Kunming.

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Changsha Cityscape

A distant view of the sprawling capital of Hunan and the winding Xiang River passing through it.

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Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible to the north as the plane crosses into Hunan province.

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Mufu Mountains

Lush green ridges and valleys forming the natural border between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.

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Poyang Lake North

The northern reaches of China's largest freshwater lake appearing during the descent into Nanchang.

Sit on the left to avoid harsh sunlight when flying east during the day. This side provides the best perspective of the Yangtze River basin's massive lake systems. Morning flights offer the clearest views of the Guizhou karst formations before afternoon haze develops.

Right Side Highlights
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Wumeng Mountains

High-altitude peaks along the Yunnan-Guizhou border offering rugged, snowy views in winter.

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Fanjingshan Area

The eastern edge of the Wuling Mountains, known for unique rock formations and dense forests.

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Hengshan

One of the Five Great Mountains of China, occasionally visible in the distance to the south.

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Nanchang Urban Core

Views of the Gan River and the high-rise buildings of the Honggutan District during final approach.

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Tengwang Pavilion

The historic landmark on the riverbank can sometimes be spotted just before touchdown at KHN.

The right side is excellent for catching the Nanchang city skyline and the Gan River during the landing sequence. On late afternoon flights, be prepared for significant sun glare. Look for the distinctive terraced farming patterns throughout Guizhou and western Hunan.

Top Activities in Nanchang
Route Information

Distance: 1,351 km (839 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Arrival: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)

Route Type: Domestic

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