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KMG → KHN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang)?
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.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Dramatic karst topography and deep river valleys visible shortly after departure from Kunming.
Changsha Cityscape
A distant view of the sprawling capital of Hunan and the winding Xiang River passing through it.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible to the north as the plane crosses into Hunan province.
Mufu Mountains
Lush green ridges and valleys forming the natural border between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
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.
Wumeng Mountains
High-altitude peaks along the Yunnan-Guizhou border offering rugged, snowy views in winter.
Fanjingshan Area
The eastern edge of the Wuling Mountains, known for unique rock formations and dense forests.
Hengshan
One of the Five Great Mountains of China, occasionally visible in the distance to the south.
Nanchang Urban Core
Views of the Gan River and the high-rise buildings of the Honggutan District during final approach.
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.
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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