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KWL → SJW
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for China's most iconic waterways, including the Li River, Dongting Lake, and the crossings of both the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.
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Li River Sinuous Bends
The winding blue artery of Guilin weaving through the limestone peaks shortly after departure.
Dongting Lake
The second-largest freshwater lake in China, offering a vast expanse of water and wetlands.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the massive Yangtze River as it flows through the industrial heartland of central China.
The Yellow River
The distinctive silty-brown waters of the Huang He as the flight crosses into Henan province.
Zhengzhou Urban Sprawl
The massive metropolitan area of Henan's capital and a major logistics hub in central China.
For the best clarity of the water features, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Look out for the Yellow River about 20-30 minutes before descent into Shijiazhuang. In summer, the greenery around Dongting Lake is exceptionally vibrant.
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Guilin Karst Formations
Spectacular views of the limestone 'gumdrop' mountains immediately after takeoff from KWL.
Wuling Mountains
Rugged, forested terrain spanning the border of Hunan and Hubei provinces.
Taihang Mountain Range
A dramatic mountain ridge that marks the boundary between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain.
Luoyang City
One of China's ancient capitals, visible as you transition toward the North China Plain.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Taihang Mountains. During departure from Guilin, keep your camera ready for the unique jagged horizon of the karst topography.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,517 km (943 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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