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NKG → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Taihang Mountains' eastern escarpment and the high-altitude industrial landscapes of Shanxi province.
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Huai River Divide
The geographical line separating North and South China, visible shortly after departing the Nanjing area.
Taihang Mountains
Spectacular views of the rugged mountain range that forms the eastern boundary of the Shanxi plateau.
Jincheng-Changzhi Basin
High-altitude industrial clusters and reservoirs tucked between the peaks of southern Shanxi.
Fen River Valley
The winding Fen River provides a scenic backdrop during the final descent into Taiyuan Wusu Airport.
The right side is superior for mountain scenery. For the best photography of the Taihang cliffs, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces. During the descent into TYN, look for the industrial scale of the coal-rich Shanxi province.
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Yangtze River Delta
Aerial view of the massive Yangtze River and the intricate canal networks surrounding Nanjing.
Zhengzhou Metro
The sprawling urban expanse of Henan's capital city visible during the middle segment of the flight.
Yellow River Bend
A glimpse of the silt-heavy Yellow River as the flight path crosses from Henan into Shanxi.
Loess Plateau
Characteristic yellow-brown terraced hills and deep gullies unique to this geological region.
Sit on the left for better views of the urban skylines of central China. To minimize sun glare during morning flights, the left side is preferable as the sun will be on the opposite side. Watch for the distinct change in soil color as you enter the Loess Plateau area.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 877 km (545 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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