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LZH → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuzhou Bailian Airport (Liuzhou) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic karst topography of Northern Guangxi and the rugged transition into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
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Hechi Karst Landscape
Densely packed limestone cones and hidden sinkholes typical of the Hechi region.
Guizhou Plateau Transition
A dramatic rise in elevation as the landscape shifts from hills to high plateau.
Beipan River Bridges
Spot some of the world's highest bridges crossing the deep gorges of the plateau.
Qujing Wind Farms
Vast arrays of wind turbines dotting the high-altitude ridges of eastern Yunnan.
Kunming City Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'Spring City' as the aircraft lines up for Changshui Airport.
This is the superior side for landscape photography, especially in the afternoon when the sun lights up the karst peaks from the south. Watch for the sharp contrast between the jagged Guangxi mountains and the flat-topped Yunnan plateaus.
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Liuzhou Karst Peaks
Unique limestone formations surrounding the departure city of Liuzhou.
Hongshui River
Aerial view of the winding turquoise river carving through deep valleys.
Guangxi Terraces
Small-scale agricultural terracing on the southern slopes of the border mountains.
Nanpan River Gorge
The natural boundary between Guangxi and Yunnan, visible as a deep canyon.
Kunming Southern Fringe
The suburban expansion and green lungs of the city during the final descent.
Choose this side for softer morning light during westward flights. Keep an eye out for the glint of the Nanpan River. In spring, the southern side often reveals vibrant yellow rapeseed fields in the valley basins.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 660 km (410 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: LZH (24.2075, 109.390999)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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