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LJG → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff from Lijiang, followed by the dramatic deep-cut gorges of the Jinsha River.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Stunning views of the 5,596m glacier-capped peaks located just north of Lijiang Airport.
Jinsha River Gorges
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carving through the rugged Hengduan Mountains.
Wumeng Mountains
Soaring ridges and high-altitude plateaus that define the border between Yunnan and Guizhou.
Zunyi Mountains
Dense forest coverage and historic mountain passes visible as you enter Guizhou airspace.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Expansive views of the high-altitude landscape characterized by extreme vertical relief.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the snow-capped Yulong peak. Morning flights (08:00-10:00) provide the best lighting on the mountain faces without the heavy afternoon haze. Be prepared for camera-ready moments within the first 10 minutes of departure.
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Lijiang Ancient Town
A top-down view of the UNESCO heritage site's unique roof patterns right after takeoff.
Beipan River Bridges
Glances of the world's highest bridges spanning the deep canyons of the Beipan River.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
The famous 'Ten-Thousand Peaks' landscape featuring thousands of conical limestone hills.
Anshun City
A major urban center passed during the descent phase towards Guiyang.
High-Altitude Reservoirs
Bright turquoise water bodies scattered among the limestone valleys of western Guizhou.
The right side is ideal for capturing the unique karst topography of Guizhou. As the flight approaches Guiyang, keep an eye out for the dramatic transition from high mountains to the 'forest' of limestone pinnacles. Afternoon flights offer better shadows to emphasize the karst relief.
Book Hotels in GuiyangDistance: 652 km (405 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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