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LHW → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Qinling Mountains, which serve as China's natural north-south boundary, followed by the lush waterways and river networks of the Yangtze River Delta.
Qinling Mountains
The majestic mountain range that separates the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins.
Funiu Mountains
Lush, forested peaks in western Henan that transition into the central plains.
Chao Lake
One of the five largest freshwater lakes in China, visible as a massive blue expanse in central Anhui.
Yangtze River
The winding 'Golden Waterway' comes into view as the aircraft begins its descent into Nanjing.
Nanjing Yangtze Bridges
During the final approach into NKG, you can often see the massive bridge structures crossing the river.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun glinting off the Yangtze River. The Qinling Mountains are most dramatic in winter when capped with snow, providing a sharp contrast to the brown loess soil further north.
Loess Plateau
Intricate patterns of eroded ridges and gullies characteristic of the Gansu and Shaanxi provinces.
Zhengzhou Cityscape
A distant view of the major transport hub and provincial capital of Henan as you cross the Central Plains.
Huai River Basin
Vast agricultural patchwork fields that define the northern edge of the subtropical climate zone.
Hefei Approaches
View of the expanding urban sprawl of Anhui's capital shortly before entering Jiangsu airspace.
Early morning flights provide the best contrast for the Loess Plateau textures. Look for the Yellow River shortly after takeoff; it may appear on the left depending on the specific departure corridor used by LHW.
Distance: 1,498 km (931 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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