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LXA → NGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (Lhasa) to Ngari Gunsa Airport (Shiquanhe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is iconic, offering a continuous panorama of the Himalayan range, including 8,000-meter peaks, culminating in a spectacular view of the sacred Mount Kailash and the twin lakes of Manasarovar.
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Yamdrok Lake
A stunning turquoise fan-shaped lake visible shortly after climbing out of Lhasa's valley.
The Himalayan Arc
A distant but majestic view of the world's highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
Mount Shishapangma
The only 8,000-meter peak located entirely within Tibet, showcasing massive glacial fields.
Lake Manasarovar
The deep blue 'Sacred Lake' which is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world.
Mount Kailash
The distinct, four-sided pyramid peak that is the spiritual heart of the region; visible near the end of the flight.
Choose a window seat on the A side. For the best clarity of the Himalayan peaks, select a morning flight to avoid afternoon cloud buildup. Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar appear on the left approximately 20 minutes before the descent into Ngari Gunsa begins.
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Rugged snow-capped mountains rising to the north as the aircraft departs the Lhasa area.
Changtang Plateau
The vast, uninhabited high-altitude wilderness known as the 'Northern Plains'.
Gangdisê Range
The Transhimalayan mountain system featuring jagged peaks and deep, arid valleys.
High-Altitude Glaciers
Frequent sightings of small, hanging glaciers nestled in the remote northern mountain folds.
The right side offers a better view of the immense scale and desolate beauty of the Tibetan Plateau interior. This side is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the 'golden hour' light emphasizes the textures of the high-altitude desert and mountain ranges.
Book Hotels in ShiquanheDistance: 1,083 km (673 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: LXA (29.2978000641, 90.9119033813)
Arrival: NGQ (32.1, 80.05305555560001)
Route Type: Domestic
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