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Which side of the plane to sit from Luoyang Airport (Luoyang) to Beihai Airport (Beihai)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic shift from the rugged Qinling-Funiu mountains to the world-famous limestone karst peaks of Guangxi, ending with a coastal view of the Gulf of Tonkin.

Right Side Highlights
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Funiu Mountain Range

Rugged, high-altitude peaks and deep forested valleys that form the eastern extension of the Qinling Mountains.

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Shennongjia Wilderness

Distant views of the mysterious and densely forested UNESCO world heritage site in western Hubei.

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Guilin Karst Peaks

The highlight of the route: thousands of iconic limestone 'sugar loaf' mountains stretching across the horizon.

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Gulf of Tonkin

The vast blue expanse of the South China Sea opens up as the aircraft descends toward the Beihai peninsula.

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Weizhou Island

On clear days during the descent, look for China's largest volcanic island sitting off the coast in the distance.

The right side is essential for seeing the dramatic karst topography of northern Guangxi. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, which illuminates the limestone peaks perfectly for photography without window glare.

Left Side Highlights
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Luoyang Urban Area

View the structured grid of the ancient capital and the Luo River winding through the city shortly after takeoff.

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Danjiangkou Reservoir

A massive, turquoise-colored reservoir that serves as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

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Middle Yangtze Plain

The intricate patterns of central China's agricultural heartland and the wide expanse of the Yangtze River.

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Liuzhou Cityscape

The winding Liu River encircling the city, framed by small, sharp hills typical of the region's unique geography.

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Silver Beach

As the plane turns for its final approach, catch a glimpse of Beihai's famous long white sandy coastline.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the central plains. It provides a better view of the agricultural geometry of Henan and Hubei provinces and the expansive water bodies of the middle Yangtze region.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,499 km (931 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs

Departure: LYA (34.741100311299995, 112.388000488)

Arrival: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)

Route Type: Domestic

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