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MIG → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Mianyang Airport (Mianyang) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River's winding path, the vast expanse of Chao Lake, and a better angle of Nanjing's urban layout during the descent.
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Mianyang Urban Area
A clear view of the Fujiang River and Mianyang's city center immediately after takeoff from MIG.
Yangtze River Gorges
Distant views of the high-altitude terrain surrounding the Three Gorges region to the south.
Chao Lake
One of China's five largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a silver mirror near the city of Hefei.
Yangtze River Crossings
Aerial views of the massive bridges connecting Ma'anshan and Nanjing across the mighty Yangtze.
Purple Mountain
The lush, green lung of Nanjing, visible during the final approach into Lukou Airport.
This side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the Yangtze River and Chao Lake perfectly. Watch for the 'Golden Water' effect on the river during sunset arrivals. During the descent into NKG, look for the high-speed rail lines running parallel to the flight path.
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Daba Mountains
Dense, rugged mountain ranges marking the transition out of the Sichuan Basin into central China.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
The massive source of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, visible as a sprawling blue expanse to the north.
Hefei Northern Suburbs
The rapidly expanding industrial and residential landscape of Anhui's capital city.
Anhui Agricultural Plains
A geometric patchwork of rice paddies and wheat fields characteristic of the East China plains.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction of the Daba Mountains. The morning sun will be on this side for eastbound flights, so keep your window shade down initially to avoid glare, then open it as you cross into Hubei province for the best lighting on the reservoirs.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,337 km (831 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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