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KWL → CGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Guilin karst landscape upon departure and the sacred Mount Song during the descent into Zhengzhou.
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Guilin Karst Topography
Breathtaking views of the world-famous limestone 'gumdrop' mountains immediately after takeoff.
Yangtze River Bend
A clear view of the winding Yangtze River as the flight crosses from Hunan into Hubei province.
Nanyang Basin
The transition from the rugged southern mountains to the expansive fertile plains of central China.
Mount Song (Songshan)
One of the Five Great Mountains of China and home to the Shaolin Temple, visible during the descent.
For the best experience, book a window seat away from the wing to capture the karst peaks early in the flight. Morning flights provide excellent front-lit views of the mountains on this side. During the final 20 minutes of flight, look out for the silhouette of the Funiu and Songshan mountain ranges to the west.
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Hunan Forested Hills
Lush, emerald green mountain ranges that dominate the landscape throughout the first half of the journey.
Dongting Lake Fringe
On clear days, the distant shimmering waters of one of China's largest freshwater lakes are visible to the east.
Henan Agricultural Mosaic
Vast, colorful geometric patterns of the Central Plains' wheat and corn fields before landing.
Zhengzhou Urban Sprawl
A panoramic view of the rapidly expanding Zhengzhou metropolis and the Xinzheng district during arrival.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a broader perspective of the vast North China Plain. Keep an eye out for the crossing of major expressways and high-speed rail lines that converge on Zhengzhou, showcasing China's modern infrastructure.
Book Hotels in ZhengzhouDistance: 1,097 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Route Type: Domestic
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