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NKG → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for China's massive freshwater lake systems and the dramatic transition from the central plains into the iconic karst mountain landscapes of Guizhou.
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Poyang Lake
View China's largest freshwater lake as you cross Jiangxi Province, often appearing as a vast silver mirror.
Dongting Lake
A glimpse of the expansive waters in northern Hunan, historically significant and ecologically diverse.
Changsha Cityscape
The dense skyline of Changsha and the winding Xiang River are visible as you traverse the Hunan province.
Hengshan Mountain Range
The southern peaks of the Nanyue range offer rugged terrain contrast against the surrounding plains.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
The approach to Guiyang reveals thousands of cone-shaped limestone hills characteristic of Southwest China.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunlight reflecting off Poyang and Dongting Lakes during morning flights. During the descent into Guiyang, keep your camera ready for the 'forest' of karst peaks which are more prominent on this side. If flying in autumn, the clarity over the lakes is typically at its peak.
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Yangtze River Bends
Catch glimpses of the mighty Yangtze River snaking through the Anhui and Hubei landscapes.
Dabie Mountains
Rolling forested ridges and valleys visible to the north as the plane crosses the border of Anhui and Hubei.
Wuhan Urban Area
On clear days, the massive urban sprawl of Wuhan and its numerous bridges across the Yangtze can be seen.
Western Hubei Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude terrain as the flight transitions toward the Guizhou plateau.
Guiyang Basin
Aerial view of the terraced agriculture nestled between the mountains surrounding Longdongbao Airport.
The right side is excellent for spotting the Yangtze River during the first half of the flight. For evening flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the setting sun when traveling westward. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from flat farmland to deep mountain valleys as you enter Hubei and Guizhou.
Book Hotels in GuiyangDistance: 1,305 km (811 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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