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LXA → BPX
Which side of the plane to sit from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (Lhasa) to Qamdo Bangda Airport (Bangda)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Nyainqentanglha mountain range and the northern Tibetan plateau, providing more consistent mountain vistas throughout the flight.
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Nyainqentanglha Range
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks reaching over 7,000 meters as you head east.
Alpine Glacial Lakes
Small, turquoise-colored lakes tucked into the high-altitude valleys of the plateau.
Lhasa Valley Departure
A panoramic look back at the Lhasa River valley and the surrounding monastery-dotted hills.
Northern Glaciers
Vast ice fields and hanging glaciers visible on the northern slopes of the trans-Himalayan ranges.
Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the cloud cover that typically builds up over the mountains by the afternoon. The proximity to the Nyainqentanglha peaks makes this side a photographer's dream, so use a polarizer to cut through the high-altitude haze.
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Yarlung Tsangpo River
The 'Everest of Rivers' is visible shortly after takeoff, showing its braided channels.
Nu River Canyons
Deeply incised river gorges of the Salween River system as you approach Bangda.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the distant southern horizon reveals the massive ramparts of the main Himalayan range.
Bangda Grasslands
The stark, high-altitude meadows surrounding one of the world's longest and highest runways.
Sit on the right for better views of the Yarlung Tsangpo during the climb-out from Lhasa. Be prepared for a very high-altitude landing at BPX (4,334m); the descent over the rugged river valleys on the right side can be quite dramatic due to the turbulence often found in the Three Parallel Rivers region.
Book Hotels in BangdaDistance: 613 km (381 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: LXA (29.2978000641, 90.9119033813)
Arrival: BPX (30.553600311279297, 97.1082992553711)
Route Type: Domestic
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