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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic karst landscapes of Guangxi and the rugged transition into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Guangzhou Skyline

Depending on the departure path, see the dense urban core of the Pearl River Delta as you climb out.

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Guangxi Karst Peaks

The highlight of the trip: spectacular limestone 'sugar-loaf' mountains stretching toward the horizon.

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Xijiang River

The massive West River winds through deep valleys, appearing like a silver ribbon from cruising altitude.

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Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Watch the dramatic rise in terrain as the flatlands give way to the rugged, high-altitude plateau.

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Red Soil Terraces

As you approach Kunming, the unique iron-rich red earth of Yunnan becomes visible in the terraced fields.

This is the 'scenic side' for the karst mountains. Choose an early morning flight for the clearest air and best shadows over the limestone peaks. Avoid seats 15-25 to ensure the wing doesn't block the view of the dramatic plateau approach.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Pearl River Estuary

Immediate views of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge and the bustling maritime traffic of the delta.

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Nanning Basin

The flight passes south of the Guangxi capital, revealing the flat agricultural plains amidst surrounding hills.

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Southern Border Ranges

Distant views of the densely forested mountains along the border between China and Vietnam.

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Subtropical Cloud Formations

Frequent low-hanging clouds over the humid valleys of western Guangxi create a mystical atmosphere.

Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the industrial Pearl River Delta and the green mountains of the southwest. Afternoon flights may experience glare on this side as the sun moves south/west.

Top Activities in Kunming
Route Information

Distance: 1,139 km (708 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Route Type: Domestic

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