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Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Dayong Airport (Dayong)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the vast water systems of the middle Yangtze basin and provides the best angle for spotting the iconic Tianmen Mountain hole during the final approach into Zhangjiajie.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Bends

Witness the winding path of the Yangtze River as the flight traverses the border of Anhui and Hubei provinces.

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Dongting Lake

On clear days, the northern edges of China's second-largest freshwater lake are visible as you enter Hunan province.

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Tianmen Mountain

The 'Heaven's Gate' hole is often visible to the south during the final descent into Dayong Airport.

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Changde Cityscape

View the dense urban layout and the Yuan River flowing through this major northern Hunan hub.

Sit on the left (A/K depends on aircraft) for the best chance to see Tianmen Mountain's natural arch during landing. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting as the sun is to the west-southwest, illuminating the karst peaks. Seasonal morning fog in Zhangjiajie can obscure views during early flights, making midday departures ideal for photography.

Right Side Highlights
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Nanjing South

Brief views of the Qinhuai River district and the southern suburbs of the ancient capital shortly after takeoff.

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Dabie Mountains

Cross over the rugged, forested peaks that form a natural boundary between the Yangtze and Huai River basins.

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Jianghan Plain

A vast, emerald patchwork of rice paddies and agricultural canals stretching across central Hubei.

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Wulingyuan Peaks

Distant views of the famous sandstone pillars and UNESCO heritage site north of the flight path during descent.

The right side is excellent for viewing the agricultural heartland of China. Keep an eye out for the crossing of the Dabie Mountains roughly 30-40 minutes into the flight. For the best photography of the karst pillars in the distance, use a polarizing filter to cut through the frequent regional haze over the Jianghan Plain.

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Route Information

Distance: 859 km (534 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)

Arrival: DYG (29.1028, 110.443001)

Route Type: Domestic

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