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NAY → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the continuous ridge of the Taihang Mountains to the west and superior angles of the Yellow and Yangtze River crossings.
Taihang Mountains
The majestic mountain range that forms a natural boundary between the plains and the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Crossing
The iconic silty, golden-brown waters of the Huanghe snaking through the Henan heartland.
Mount Song
Home to the Shaolin Temple, these rugged peaks are visible near the city of Zhengzhou.
Yangtze River Grandeur
A spectacular crossing of Asia's longest river, often revealing massive bridges and cargo ships.
Dabie Mountains
Densely forested ridges that mark the transition into the more subtropical climate of Central China.
Xiang River Valley
The winding Xiang River provides a scenic guide path for the final descent into Changsha.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the Yangtze River. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after take-off for the Yellow River and 70 minutes in for the Yangtze. Use a polarizing filter to cut through the haze often present over the industrial corridors of Central China.
Beijing Daxing Area
Aerial views of the massive infrastructure and urban expansion south of the capital.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes color drastically between seasons.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A glimpse of the massive turquoise water source for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.
Wuhan Urban Cluster
The sprawling metropolitan area where the Han and Yangtze rivers converge in the distance.
Dongting Lake Basin
The lush, watery landscape of the northern Hunan province as you approach the destination.
Choose the left side for morning departures to enjoy the sunrise over the plains without direct glare. This side offers a more stable, flat-land perspective and is generally quieter for photography during the early hours of the day.
Distance: 1,322 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: Domestic
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