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MIG → KWE

Which side of the plane to sit from Mianyang Airport (Mianyang) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Guizhou Plateau, featuring distant views of the Tibetan plateau edges and the iconic karst topography.

Right Side Highlights
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Longmen Mountains

On clear days, the massive wall of the Longmen Mountains marking the edge of the Tibetan Plateau is visible to the west.

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Chengdu Plain Fringe

The vast, flat expanse of the Chengdu basin stretching toward the high mountains.

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Wu River Gorges

Dramatic views of the deep-cut valleys and emerald waters of the Wu River system in northern Guizhou.

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Karst Cone Hills

The signature 'sugarloaf' karst mountains of Guizhou that look like an endless sea of stone peaks.

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Mount Emei Distance View

Occasional distant sightings of the high peaks of the Qionglai and Emei ranges during high-visibility days.

The right side is premier for sunset flights, as the light hits the mountain ranges and karst peaks with a golden hue. Look out for the 'Stone Forest' formations during the descent into Guiyang. Using a window seat behind the wing will provide the best unobstructed downward view of the gorge systems.

Left Side Highlights
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Sichuan Basin Urbanization

Views of Suining and Nanchong as the flight traverses the central agricultural heartland of Sichuan.

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Jialing River Windings

The serpentine path of the Jialing River as it cuts through the hilly terrain south of Mianyang.

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Dalou Mountains

The rugged range that forms the natural border between the Sichuan Basin and the Guizhou Plateau.

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Sea of Clouds

Frequent low-level stratus clouds typical of the Sichuan basin that create a surreal white landscape.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The descent into Guiyang on this side provides a clear view of the dense urban expansion around the city's northern districts. Seasonal fog in winter often obscures ground details until the final approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 579 km (360 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 58 min

Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)

Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)

Route Type: Domestic

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