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NKG → ZYI
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi)?
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.
Nanjing Skyline
Excellent views of the Hexi business district and the Yangtze River bridges depending on the departure runway.
Dabie Mountains
Fly directly over the mist-covered peaks and deep green valleys on the Anhui-Hubei border.
Qingjiang River Canyons
Spectacular views of turquoise river bends cutting through deep limestone gorges in western Hubei.
Three Gorges Fringe
Distant glimpses of the high mountain ranges that shelter the Three Gorges region to the north.
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.
Yangtze River Delta
Intricate networks of canals and the wide expanse of the lower Yangtze River shortly after takeoff.
Wuhan Outskirts
Aerial views of the sprawling industrial and residential developments in the middle reaches of the Yangtze.
Dongting Lake Basin
Distant views of the vast wetlands and agricultural plains of northern Hunan province.
Wuling Mountains
The first sightings of the sharp, forested ridges that define the border between Hunan and Guizhou.
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.
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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