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LYI → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Shubuling Airport (Linyi) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Yellow River bends and the vast North China Plain, providing a clearer perspective of the transition from the lowlands of Shandong to the historic Wei River valley.
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Linyi Urban Landscape
Comprehensive views of the 'Logistics Capital' and its massive wholesale markets immediately after takeoff.
The Yellow River
Dramatic views of the 'Cradle of Chinese Civilization' as it meanders through the plains of Henan.
North China Plain
A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and dense village clusters stretching to the horizon.
Wei River
The major tributary of the Yellow River that guides the flight path directly into the heart of the Guanzhong Plain.
Han Yang Ling Area
The outskirts of Xi'an near the airport where ancient burial mounds of the Han Dynasty are visible from low altitude.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids direct glare from the southern sun on this westward route. Keep a close eye out mid-flight for the distinct silty yellow color of the Huanghe (Yellow River). On clear days, you may see the distant Taihang Mountains to the far north.
Book Hotels in Xi'anYi River Valley
Aerial perspective of the sprawling river system cutting through Linyi right after departure.
Mount Song (Song Shan)
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China and home to the Shaolin Temple, visible in central Henan.
Qinling Mountains
The massive mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China appearing on the horizon.
Xi'an South Districts
Views of the rapidly expanding high-tech zones and the distant Big Wild Goose Pagoda area during the descent.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you for better visibility of the Qinling range. This side is better for seeing the dense mountain peaks of the Funiu range in central China, which can be snow-capped in late winter.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 885 km (550 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: LYI (35.04610061645508, 118.41200256347656)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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