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KWL → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling karst topography of Guangxi and the majestic Nanpan River canyons as you ascend into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
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Guilin Karst Landscape
Immediately after takeoff, witness the iconic limestone peaks and the winding Li River valley from above.
Nanpan River Canyons
Dramatic turquoise waters snaking through deep limestone gorges on the border of Guizhou and Yunnan.
Yunnan Terrace Farming
Vibrant green and brown agricultural terraces carved into the steep hillsides of the plateau.
Lunan Stone Forest
Distal views of the Shilin karst formations, a UNESCO site, as the plane begins its descent into Kunming.
Sit on the left (Window A) for early morning flights to have the sun behind you, providing the best lighting for photography of the karst peaks. This side also offers a better view of the Dianchi Lake area if the aircraft approaches KMG from the south.
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Beipan River Bridges
Potential glimpses of massive infrastructure projects spanning some of the world's deepest river canyons.
Guiyang Outskirts
Views of the high-altitude urban development and bridge networks of western Guizhou province.
Guizhou Plateau
A sea of rugged, mist-covered mountains that characterize the 'Kingdom of Mountains'.
KMG Approach
The airport is located on a high plateau; the right side offers views of the red soil typical of the Kunming region.
The right side (Window F) is ideal for mid-day flights to avoid direct glare. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'Red Earth' (Dongchuan) colors in the soil during the final 20 minutes of the flight, which are particularly vivid in the autumn months.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 716 km (445 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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