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KWE → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the snow-capped Qilian Mountain range and the vast, high-altitude landscapes of the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau margin.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Immediately after takeoff, witness the unique 'Ten Thousand Peaks' topography characterized by thousands of conical limestone hills.
Qilian Mountain Range
A spectacular sequence of snow-covered peaks and glaciers that run parallel to the flight path for several hundred kilometers.
Qinghai Lake
On clear days, the deep sapphire blue of China's largest inland saltwater lake is visible on the distant horizon.
Gobi Desert Plains
Watch the transition from mountain greenery to the stark, haunting beauty of the gravel deserts in Gansu.
Urumqi Skyline
As the plane banks for its final approach, enjoy a panoramic view of the regional capital against the Tianshan backdrop.
Book a window seat well ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (departing 08:00-11:00) provide the best side-lighting for the Qilian Mountains. In winter, the mountains are heavily snow-clad, offering dramatic contrast against the desert floor.
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Yellow River Meanders
View the iconic silty-yellow curves of the Mother River as it carves through the Loess Plateau near Lanzhou.
Badain Jaran Desert
Glimpse some of the world's tallest stationary sand dunes and small desert lakes dotting the Alxa Plateau.
Flaming Mountains
The striking red sandstone hills near Turpan appear as if they are on fire under the high desert sun.
Bogda Peak
The highest peak in the eastern Tianshan range (5,445m) dominates the right-side view during the descent into Diwopu.
Wind Farm Clusters
Massive arrays of wind turbines near Dabancheng, marking one of China's largest renewable energy hubs.
The right side is superior for seeing the Turpan Basin and Bogda Peak during the descent. Afternoon flights are ideal for this side, as the sun will be behind the plane, perfectly illuminating the 'Flaming Mountains' and the Tianshan glaciers without glare.
Book Hotels in UrumqiDistance: 2,597 km (1,614 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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