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KWE → LHW
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional perspective of the Qinling Mountains, the geographical divide of China, followed by the striking erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau and the Yellow River.
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Jialing River Basin
Meandering river systems and dense agricultural valleys of the eastern Sichuan Basin.
Qinling Mountains
The massive mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.
Loess Plateau
The world's largest silt plateau featuring deep canyons and distinctive terraced agriculture.
Yellow River (Huang He)
The iconic sediment-rich river winding through the canyons as you approach Lanzhou.
Lanzhou Basin
The industrial and urban sprawl of Lanzhou nestled within a narrow mountain valley.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of the Loess Plateau. During the descent into LHW, the aircraft often turns over the Yellow River, offering a prime view of the sediment-heavy water. Check the flight path as it often crosses directly over the heart of the Qinling range.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Unique cone-shaped limestone hills surrounding Guiyang visible immediately after takeoff.
Minshan Range
Dramatic snow-capped peaks on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Gannan Grasslands
Expansive high-altitude alpine meadows near the Gansu-Sichuan border.
Longnan Cityscape
Deep river valleys and urban centers tucked into the rugged mountains of southern Gansu.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft lighting on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Look for the distinct change from green, humid Guizhou to the drier, high-altitude terrain of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,149 km (714 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Route Type: Domestic
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