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KMG β TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the North China Plain, featuring the spectacular Qinling Mountains and the unique Loess Plateau topography.
Yunnan Karst Topography
Stunning views of the rugged, red-soiled mountains and karst formations immediately after departure from Kunming.
Qinling Mountain Range
The massive geographical divide between North and South China, featuring high peaks often dusted with snow in winter.
Loess Plateau
The world's largest silt plateau, characterized by deep-cut gullies, terraced hillsides, and distinctive yellow-earth landscapes.
Taiyuan Basin
The urban landscape of Shanxi's capital nestled between the LΓΌliang and Taihang mountain ranges.
Taihang Mountains
The rugged western edge of the North China Plain, showing dramatic cliffs and steep escarpments during the descent.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the afternoon haze often found over the North China Plain. The Qinling Mountains appear about midway through the flight; keep your camera ready for the sharp transition in climate and vegetation visible from this side.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the winding Yangtze River as it cuts through the central provinces, often visible depending on the exact airway.
Yellow River Bend
The iconic muddy waters of the 'Mother River' of China as it meanders through the eastern Loess Plateau.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and dense clusters of villages that define China's industrial and farming heartland.
Bohai Bay Coastline
As the flight approaches Tianjin, the shimmering waters of the Bohai Sea may be visible during the final turn for alignment.
The right side is excellent for observing the vast industrial development and massive agricultural grids of Hebei province. During the final approach into TSN, look for the Haihe River winding through the city of Tianjin toward the coast.
Distance: 2,062 km (1,281 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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