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KMG → TNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of China's diverse geography, the right side provides a superior view of the sacred Mount Tai during the final descent and better lighting for the Yunnan-Guizhou plateau karst formations during mid-morning flights.
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Yunnan Karst Topography
Spectacular limestone formations and deep sinkholes visible shortly after departure from Kunming.
Yangtze River Meanders
The middle reaches of the Yangtze River cutting through the landscape with high-altitude bridges visible.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
The most famous of China's Five Great Mountains, visible as a prominent granite massif south of Jinan.
Wuhan Urban Cluster
Distant views of the massive urban sprawl and numerous lakes surrounding the central Chinese hub.
Jinan Cityscape
A clear view of the 'City of Springs' and its modern skyline during the standard approach into Yaoqiang.
Choose the right side for the best chance to spot Mount Tai during the descent; it will be the most prominent mountain peak south of the airport. For flights in the late afternoon, the golden hour light creates incredible shadows over the Guizhou karst mountains.
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Qinling Mountain Range
The massive natural boundary between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Chongqing Outskirts
Glimpses of the sprawling mountain city's eastern suburbs and the confluence of heavy industrial zones.
The Yellow River
View the iconic 'Mother River' of China as it snakes through the North China Plain near Zhengzhou.
North China Plain Mosaic
A vast, geometric tapestry of agricultural fields and rural villages stretching to the horizon.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers the best perspective of the Qinling Mountains' dramatic northern face where the mountains abruptly meet the plains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,883 km (1,170 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Route Type: Domestic
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