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LHW → DNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou) to Dunhuang Airport (Dunhuang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic, snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the northern rim of the Tibetan Plateau throughout the flight.
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Qilian Mountain Range
Continuous views of 5,000-meter peaks that run parallel to the flight path for nearly the entire journey.
Permanent Glaciers
Spot glistening white glaciers and high-altitude snowfields that remain even during the peak of summer.
Tibetan Plateau Edge
Observe the dramatic geographical transition where the high plateau meets the lower-altitude Hexi Corridor.
Sanwei Mountain
Rugged, multi-colored rock formations near Dunhuang, traditionally considered a holy site across from the Mogao Caves.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A') for morning flights. The early sun illuminates the northern faces of the Qilian peaks beautifully. In winter, the entire range is covered in deep snow, creating a spectacular alpine vista.
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Hexi Corridor Oases
A necklace of green cities like Wuwei and Jinchang that thrive along the ancient Silk Road trade route.
Badain Jaran Desert
Look toward the northern horizon to see the vast expanse of sand dunes stretching into Inner Mongolia.
Zhangye Landforms
The colorful, rippling terrain of the Danxia geological park is visible near the midpoint of the flight.
Great Wall Remnants
Trace the earthen remains of the Han and Ming Dynasty walls that parallel the flight path through the desert.
The right side (typically 'F') is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the color variations in the Danxia landforms and the sharp contrast between the green oases and the yellow desert.
Book Hotels in DunhuangDistance: 868 km (539 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Arrival: DNH (40.16109848022461, 94.80919647216795)
Route Type: Domestic
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