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KWE → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the karst topography near Guiyang and the most impressive crossing of the Qinling Mountains, which serve as the natural boundary between northern and southern China.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Unique limestone 'forest' formations and tower karst landscapes visible shortly after departure from Guiyang.
Mega-Bridges
Bird's eye view of massive suspension bridges spanning deep river canyons in the mountainous Guizhou province.
Qinling Mountains
The massive, rugged ridge line of the Qinling range, often topped with snow in winter, marking the transition to North China.
Western Xi'an Suburbs
During the descent, views of the rapidly expanding urban sprawl and high-tech zones on the western side of the ancient capital.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look out early for the bridge infrastructure near Guiyang. During winter months, the snow line on the Qinling Mountains is particularly sharp on this side.
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Wujiang River
The winding turquoise waters of the Wujiang River cutting through steep limestone cliffs.
Daba Mountains
A dense, verdant mountain range located between the Sichuan Basin and the Qinling Mountains.
Wei River Valley
The fertile, flat loess plains of the Wei River valley as the aircraft aligns for its final approach into Xi'an.
Ancient City Perimeter
Distant views of the central Xi'an area, where the ancient city walls and central landmarks are located.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset light hitting the Wei River plain. Keep an eye out for the transition from the humid, green South to the more arid, yellow-brown loess plateau tones of the North.
Book Hotels in Xi'anDistance: 899 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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