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NKG → BAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Baotou Airport (Baotou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Loess Plateau erosion patterns and the spectacular 'Great Bend' of the Yellow River as the aircraft approaches Inner Mongolia.
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Yangtze River Crossing
A wide view of the Yangtze River winding through the fertile plains shortly after departing Nanjing.
Taihang Mountains
The rugged western ridges of the Taihang range, marking the boundary between the plains and the plateau.
Loess Plateau
Breathtaking views of the deeply eroded canyons and yellow-earth terraces unique to this region of China.
Yellow River Bend
The massive northern loop of the Yellow River, a defining geographic feature of the Ordos region.
Kubuqi Desert
The golden dunes of the Kubuqi Desert visible to the south as the flight descends toward Baotou.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid harsh sun glare while capturing the intricate textures of the Loess Plateau. In the winter, the frozen sections of the Yellow River create a striking white contrast against the yellow earth.
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Nanjing Skyline
Views of the sprawling Nanjing metropolitan area and the iconic Zifeng Tower upon takeoff.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that transition from green to gold depending on the season.
Mount Tai
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the sacred Mount Tai may be visible to the east.
Baotou Industrial Hub
The impressive scale of Baotou's steel and rare-earth industrial complexes as you arrive.
Yinshan Mountains
The stark, dark ridges of the Yinshan range providing a dramatic backdrop to the north of the city.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the soft lighting over the North China Plain without direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the transition from the dense urban clusters of the east to the more sparsely populated Mongolian borderlands.
Book Hotels in BaotouDistance: 1,261 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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