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KMG → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau into the iconic karst limestone peaks of northern Guangxi.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
High-altitude rugged terrain with deep-cut valleys visible shortly after departure from Kunming.
Nanpan River Gorges
The winding upper reaches of the Pearl River system carving through steep limestone canyons.
Karst Formations
The emergence of 'sugarloaf' limestone hills as the flight descends into the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
High-Altitude Infrastructure
Bird's-eye view of massive bridge spans and tunnels connecting the mountainous region.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the terrain transforms significantly into the famous Guangxi karst landscape. Look for the mist settling between the peaks in the early morning hours.
Kunming Cityscape
A view of the 'Spring City' sprawl and the distant silhouette of the Western Hills and Dianchi Lake.
Terraced Agriculture
Intricate patterns of red-soil terraced farms characteristic of the southeast Yunnan countryside.
Nanning Urban Area
The expanding 'Green City' skyline and the Yong River as the plane turns for its final approach to NNG.
Ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the red soil of the Yunnan hills. On clear days, the descent provides a panoramic view of the vast agricultural basins surrounding Nanning. Watch for the distinct contrast between the high mountains and the lower Nanning basin.
Distance: 601 km (373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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