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NKG → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more scenic entry into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, offering views of iconic southern sacred mountains and deep inland lakes like Fuxian during the final approach.
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Nanjing Departure
Clear views of the Qinhuai River and the sprawling southern urban landscape of Nanjing.
Mount Heng
One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, visible as the flight traverses Hunan province.
Guizhou Karst
A sea of lush, conical limestone peaks that characterize the unique southwestern topography.
Fuxian Lake
The second deepest lake in China, appearing as a brilliant blue jewel during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly spectacular during the last 20 minutes of the flight when the plane maneuvers over the high-altitude lakes of Yunnan. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat plains of the east to the rugged peaks of the west around the 50-minute mark.
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Yangtze River Bend
Spectacular views of the Yangtze's winding path as it cuts through the Hubei basin.
Wuhan Metropolis
A massive urban sprawl visible at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers.
Wulingyuan Vistas
Distant glimpses of the dramatic sandstone pillar formations located near Zhangjiajie.
Yunnan Red Earth
Striking views of the iron-rich crimson soil that defines the plateau landscape north of Kunming.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to witness the light reflecting off the Jinsha River. Look out for the massive engineering marvels of bridges crossing the Yangtze near the city of Wuhan. During the descent, keep an eye out for the terraced farming on the high plateau slopes.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 1,722 km (1,070 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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