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LJG → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, including a potential glimpse of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain upon departure, the vast expanse of Dianchi Lake, and the transition into Guangxi's famous karst landscape.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
If departing to the north before turning southeast, the glaciated peaks are visible in the distance.
Kunming Cityscape
Aerial views of the 'Spring City' as the flight path passes just south of the urban center.
Dianchi Lake
The massive crescent-shaped freshwater lake bordering Kunming is a major landmark mid-flight.
Puzhehei Karst
Distant views of the 'Mini Guilin' area with its unique limestone peaks and lake systems.
Guangxi Karst Transition
The dramatic change in terrain as the plateau gives way to the hummocky hills typical of Nanning.
Sit on the left for the best morning light and to avoid harsh glare during afternoon flights. The most critical window is 20-35 minutes after takeoff when passing Kunming. During autumn, the air is clearest, providing sharp views of the plateau's complex topography.
Fuxian Lake
One of China's deepest and clearest lakes, known for its stunning deep sapphire blue water.
Nanpan River Gorges
Deeply incised river valleys that have carved through the limestone plateau over millennia.
South Yunnan Forests
Densely forested mountainous regions that showcase the biodiversity of the subtropical borderlands.
Hani Terrace Edge
Distant glimpses of terraced agriculture on the higher slopes as you exit the Yunnan province.
Mist-Filled Valleys
Early morning flights often see a 'sea of clouds' trapped between the karst peaks of western Guangxi.
The right side is ideal for seeing the deep blue of Fuxian Lake shortly after passing Lijiang's immediate surroundings. In the summer, watch for the formation of towering cumulus clouds over the humid Guangxi basin as you begin your descent into Nanning.
Distance: 920 km (572 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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