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MIG → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Mianyang Airport (Mianyang) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, featuring the soaring peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the transition from the Sichuan Basin.
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Longmen Mountains
The steep and rugged fault-line mountains that mark the immediate rise from the Mianyang area.
Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)
In clear weather, the 7,556m 'King of Sichuan' is visible in the distance as a massive snow-capped pyramid.
Yalong River Gorges
Stunning views of deep, narrow valleys and turquoise alpine water systems carving through the plateau.
Hengduan Range
A series of parallel north-south mountain ridges providing a corrugated, high-altitude landscape.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The iconic glacier-capped massif of Lijiang appearing on the right during the final approach.
The right side is significantly more scenic. Book a morning flight for the best lighting on the snow peaks of the Tibetan Plateau. Ensure your window is clean, as the contrast between the snow and the deep shadows of the gorges makes for excellent photography. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the high peaks.
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Sichuan Basin Edge
Aerial views of the densely populated and fertile plains transitioning into the southern Sichuan hills.
Min River
Watch the winding path of this major Yangtze tributary as it flows south toward Yibin.
Sea of Clouds
Frequent low-level cloud cover over the Sichuan Basin creates a dreamlike white expanse before reaching the mountains.
Jinsha River
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River appearing as a golden thread cutting through deep canyons near the end of the flight.
Sit on the left if you prefer seeing the expansive landscape of the Sichuan Basin and the intricate river systems. This side often experiences less direct glare during morning flights heading southwest. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain color from green basin to reddish-brown plateau soil.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 685 km (426 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
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