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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Yangtze River's winding path shortly after takeoff from Luzhou and provides a better vantage point for the Changsha city skyline and the northern peaks of the Wuling Mountains during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Yangtze River Bend

Spectacular views of the Yangtze River winding through the southern Sichuan Basin terrain shortly after departure.

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Wuling Mountain Range

View the northern ridges of this UNESCO-recognized area, known for its dramatic karst formations and quartzite sandstone pillars.

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Sichuan Basin Mist

Atmospheric morning fog often settles in the valleys, creating a sea-of-clouds effect over the rural patchwork fields.

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Changsha Skyline

A clear view of the rapidly expanding urban center of Changsha and its modern skyscrapers during the final approach.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Early morning flights are highly scenic but can be hazy; late afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the left side as the sun moves south. Look out for the massive bridge infrastructures crossing the Yangtze near Luzhou.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Chishui River Valley

Aerial perspective of the 'Red Water' river, famous for its Danxia landforms and liquor production history.

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Daloushan Mountains

Rugged limestone peaks and deep gorges marking the border between the Sichuan Basin and the Guizhou Plateau.

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Xuefeng Mountains

Dense subtropical forests covering high altitude ridges that act as a natural weather barrier in western Hunan.

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Xiang River Valley

The primary waterway of Hunan province, visible as a silver ribbon winding through the agricultural lowlands south of the city.

The right side is excellent for seeing the rugged karst topography of northern Guizhou. If flying in the morning, keep your window shade down initially to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun, then open it once at cruising altitude to see the Xuefeng mountain range.

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Route Information

Distance: 768 km (477 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: LZO (28.85219955444336, 105.39299774169922)

Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Route Type: Domestic

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