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LXA → LZY
Which side of the plane to sit from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (Lhasa) to Nyingchi Airport (Nyingchi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the eastern Himalayas, culminating in a spectacular view of the legendary Namcha Barwa peak during the descent into Nyingchi.
Namcha Barwa
The 7,782m 'Spear Thrust into the Sky,' often voted China's most beautiful mountain, visible during the final descent.
Gyala Peri
The massive sister peak to Namcha Barwa, located just across the great bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo.
Yarlung Tsangpo River
Aerial views of the turquoise waters of the world's highest major river flowing through the deep valley.
Nyingchi Forests
A rapid ecological shift into lush, dense alpine forests as the aircraft enters the moist Nyingchi region.
Himalayan Sea of Clouds
Atmospheric mist often pools in the valleys here, creating a dreamlike landscape around the mountain tops.
This is the premier side for this route. Aim for the earliest morning flight possible, as Namcha Barwa is frequently shrouded in clouds by midday. Be ready with your camera about 15-20 minutes before landing, as the approach into LZY is one of the most scenic and technically challenging in the world, flying low through the river valley.
Nyenchen Tanglha Range
Stunning views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks that define the northern horizon of the Tibetan Plateau.
High-Altitude Glaciers
Observe pristine white glacial tongues extending from the northern massifs toward the valley floor.
Brahmaputra Gorges
Deep, dramatic canyons carved by the Yarlung Tsangpo river winding through the high mountains.
Tibetan Alpine Villages
Small clusters of traditional stone houses nestled in the high-altitude valleys near the riverbanks.
The left side is excellent for observing the stark transition from the arid Lhasa landscape to the greener terrain of the east. Morning flights provide soft, front-lit views of the northern mountain ranges, making it ideal for high-contrast landscape photography without harsh shadows.
Distance: 332 km (206 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: LXA (29.2978000641, 90.9119033813)
Arrival: LZY (29.303300857543945, 94.33529663085938)
Route Type: Domestic
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