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SIN → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the transitioning landscape from the tropical coastlines of Southeast Asia to the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain upon arrival in Yunnan.
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Singapore City Skyline
Dramatic views of the CBD, Marina Bay Sands, and the busy shipping lanes of the Singapore Strait immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Thailand
Clear turquoise waters and the sprawling coastlines of Southern Thailand as the flight heads north.
Mekong River Basin
A spectacular crossing of the Mekong River near the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, showing the winding brown waters against lush green valleys.
Hengduan Mountains
The rugged, deep-cut valleys and sharp ridges of the eastern Himalayan foothills as you enter Yunnan province.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The iconic 5,596m glacier-capped peak (Yulong Xueshan) which dominates the northern horizon during the descent into Lijiang.
Sit on the left (seats A/C) for the most dramatic approach into Lijiang. On clear mornings, the sunrise illuminates the snow peaks of the eastern Himalayas. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the massive limestone cliffs of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Seasonal tip: Autumn (October-November) offers the clearest skies for mountain photography.
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Pahang Coastline
Views of the dense jungles and white sand beaches of the Malaysian peninsula's eastern coast.
Annamite Range
The dense, cloud-covered tropical forests of the mountain chain forming the border between Laos and Vietnam.
Kunming Plateau
The high-altitude red earth plateau and agricultural patchwork patterns typical of central Yunnan.
Erhai Lake
If the flight path trends slightly east, you can catch a glimpse of the vast, ear-shaped lake near Dali.
Lijiang Ancient Town
A bird's eye view of the sprawling grey-tiled roofs of the UNESCO World Heritage site just before landing.
The right side (seats J/K) is excellent for observing the unique red soil of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. This side is also better if you wish to avoid the direct afternoon sun during the northbound flight. Look out for the traditional architecture of the Naxi people near the airport, identifiable by the distinctive curved rooflines of the villages.
Book Hotels in LijiangDistance: 2,845 km (1,768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: International
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