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

Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides more dramatic views of the Dabie Mountains and the rugged canyon landscapes of western Hubei as you transition from the Yangtze plains into the Guizhou plateau.

Right Side Highlights
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Nanjing Skyline

Excellent views of the Hexi business district and the Yangtze River bridges depending on the departure runway.

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Dabie Mountains

Fly directly over the mist-covered peaks and deep green valleys on the Anhui-Hubei border.

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Qingjiang River Canyons

Spectacular views of turquoise river bends cutting through deep limestone gorges in western Hubei.

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Three Gorges Fringe

Distant glimpses of the high mountain ranges that shelter the Three Gorges region to the north.

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Guizhou Karst Formations

Dramatic limestone pillars and deep sinkholes visible as the plane descends into Zunyi Xinzhou Airport.

The right side is superior for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Guizhou plateau. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes before landing for the most dramatic mountain shadows and canyon views.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Yangtze River Delta

Intricate networks of canals and the wide expanse of the lower Yangtze River shortly after takeoff.

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Wuhan Outskirts

Aerial views of the sprawling industrial and residential developments in the middle reaches of the Yangtze.

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Dongting Lake Basin

Distant views of the vast wetlands and agricultural plains of northern Hunan province.

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Wuling Mountains

The first sightings of the sharp, forested ridges that define the border between Hunan and Guizhou.

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Zunyi Karst Hills

The iconic cone-shaped limestone peaks that characterize the landscape of northern Guizhou during descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting over the river plains without the glare of the sun. This side is excellent for seeing the transition from flat farmland to the rolling hills of the southwest.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,235 km (767 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)

Arrival: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)

Route Type: Domestic

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