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KMG → YIW
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Yiwu Airport (Yiwu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Guizhou karst formations and a strategic view of the massive Yiwu International Trade City during the final approach.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Spectacular limestone pillars and deep valleys that define the landscape of south-central China.
Changsha & Xiang River
Views of the urban sprawl of Hunan's capital and the long, winding Xiang River.
Wuyi Mountain Range
The northern foothills of this UNESCO World Heritage site provide lush forest scenery between Jiangxi and Zhejiang.
Yiwu Trade City
A birds-eye view of the world's largest small commodity market complexes just before landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. During descent into Yiwu, look specifically for the distinct blue-roofed warehouses and massive logistics hubs that signify the city's trade importance.
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Wumeng Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude terrain as the flight leaves the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Guiyang Skyline
Distal views of the Guiyang urban area and its surrounding green belts.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the north during the Jiangxi segment of the flight.
Zhejiang Tea Hills
Verdant, rolling hills characteristic of western Zhejiang province as the plane descends.
For morning flights, the left side is the 'shade side,' providing better conditions for photography without glare. Keep an eye out for the vast water systems of the Yangtze river basin to the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,754 km (1,090 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: YIW (29.3446998596, 120.031997681)
Route Type: Domestic
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