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LJG → NGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides an exceptional vantage point for the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and captures the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Hengduan Mountains to the coastal plains of Zhejiang.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Visible shortly after departure, these glacier-capped peaks are the highlight of the trip, shimmering above the Lijiang basin.
Jinsha River Gorges
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carve deep, dramatic canyons through the rugged terrain of northern Yunnan.
Sichuan-Guizhou Highlands
A vast expanse of mist-shrouded peaks and deep valleys as the flight moves across the southern edge of the Sichuan Basin.
Hangzhou Bay Distant View
On extremely clear days during the descent, the massive industrial and coastal sprawl of the northern Zhejiang coast becomes visible.
Shaoxing Water Networks
Intricate patterns of canals and ancient water-town layouts are visible as the aircraft descends towards Ningbo.
Secure a seat in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the mountains. Opt for a morning flight to catch the sunrise hitting the snow-capped peaks of Lijiang. During autumn and winter, the air is clearest, providing the best visibility of the high-altitude terrain.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
The 'forest of hills' characteristic of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, featuring thousands of limestone formations.
Xiang River Basin
The lush green valleys of Hunan province, dominated by the winding Xiang River and its numerous agricultural tributaries.
Poyang Lake Basin
The southern outskirts of China's largest freshwater lake area, showing a complex mosaic of wetlands and rice paddies.
Wuyi Foothills
The rolling, tea-covered hills that mark the transition from Jiangxi into the mountainous interior of Zhejiang.
Siming Mountains
The dense forest cover and scenic reservoirs located just west of Ningbo, visible during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Watch for the change in landscape from the jagged karst hills of the west to the softer, terraced tea plantations of the east. This side offers better views of the rural agricultural heartland of southern China.
Book Hotels in NinboDistance: 2,104 km (1,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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