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KWE → XNN
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Xining Caojiabu Airport (Xining)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the subtropical Karst hills of Guizhou to the snow-capped high-altitude peaks of the eastern Tibetan Plateau.
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Guizhou Karst Forest
Unique conical limestone peaks and deep green valleys immediately after departure from Guiyang.
Min Mountains
High-altitude snow-capped ranges in northern Sichuan that mark the edge of the plateau.
Zoige Grasslands
Expansive high-mountain marshes and pastures visible as the plane crosses into the Qinghai-Tibetan region.
Qilian Mountain Range
The southern fringes of the Qilian mountains featuring rugged, glaciated peaks during the descent into Xining.
Longyangxia Reservoir
A distant view of the deep blue waters of the Yellow River's upper reaches nestled in high canyons.
Choose a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for the best view of the sun hitting the mountain peaks. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the heavy afternoon cloud cover common over the Sichuan-Qinghai border. In winter, the entire landscape turns into a stunning white alpine desert.
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Sichuan Basin Edge
The densely populated and agricultural plains of the Sichuan basin visible through the haze.
Jialing River Bends
Dramatic meanders of the river systems flowing from the mountains toward the Yangtze.
Gansu Loess Plateau
The iconic yellow-earthen landscape with intricate terrace farming patterns near the Gansu-Qinghai border.
Yellow River Valley
Views of the river as it cuts through the arid mountains near the Lanzhou-Xining corridor.
The right side ('F' seats) provides better views of the unique terraced agriculture of the Loess Plateau. While less mountainous, the lighting on this side is more favorable for photography during afternoon flights to avoid direct glare.
Book Hotels in XiningDistance: 1,198 km (744 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: XNN (36.5275, 102.042999)
Route Type: Domestic
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