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NNG → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Nanning skyline upon departure and more dramatic vistas of the rugged Yunnan plateau ridges as the altitude increases.
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Nanning Skyline
Clear views of the urban density and the Yong River immediately after departure from Wuxu.
Baise Farmlands
Geometric patterns of agriculture in the fertile basins surrounded by steep mountains.
Plateau Escarpment
The dramatic visual transition as the terrain rises sharply toward the Kunming basin.
KMG Airport Terminal
A top-down view of the iconic golden butterfly-shaped terminal design during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to have the sun behind you, providing clear visibility. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for Nanning's urban landscape and again 15 minutes before landing for the rugged plateau topography.
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Karst Peaks
The unique limestone topography of western Guangxi provides a dramatic landscape of isolated hills.
Mountain Road Networks
Intricate highways winding through the rugged border region between Guangxi and Yunnan.
Dianchi Lake
The vast lake bordering Kunming, often visible during southern approach patterns.
High Altitude Clouds
Dramatic cloud formations typical of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau at higher elevations.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the light reflecting off the plateau lakes. During the winter months, keep an eye out for distant snow-capped peaks in the far north as you enter Yunnan airspace.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 601 km (373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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