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KMG → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Nanpan River's deep canyons and the iconic cluster-peak karst landscapes that define the Guizhou plateau.
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Nanpan River
Winding turquoise waters cutting through deep limestone valleys shortly after leaving Kunming.
Karst Pinnacles
Dense clusters of rounded limestone hills, a signature geographic feature of southern China.
Huaxi Wetland Park
A lush, green sanctuary on the southern outskirts of Guiyang visible during the final approach.
Guiyang Skyline
A view of the rapidly expanding urban center of Guizhou, nestled uniquely between mountains.
Sit behind the wing to get the best angle of the karst hills during the descent. This route is often cloudy; flights between 10 AM and 2 PM offer the best chance for the sun to burn off the morning mist, revealing the river valleys.
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Aerial views of the 'Pearl of East Yunnan,' a major industrial and agricultural hub.
Wumeng Mountains
Rugged high-altitude peaks forming the transition between the Yunnan and Guizhou plateaus.
Beipan River Canyons
Dramatic deep-cut river valleys known for hosting some of the world's highest bridges.
Watch the transition from the flatter Kunming basin to the jagged mountains. For the best photography of the Wumeng range, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you and highlight the mountain ridges.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 419 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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