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TPE → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting for viewing the dramatic karst topography of Guizhou and the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, avoiding the direct southern sun glare prevalent on the left side.
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Taipei Basin
Aerial view of the Tamsui River and the sprawling Taipei metropolitan area upon takeoff.
Fujian Terraces
Intricate agricultural patterns carved into the hillsides of inland Fujian.
Guizhou Karst Forest
A stunning 'sea of peaks' featuring thousands of jagged limestone hills characteristic of Southwest China.
Red Soil Plateau
The distinctive reddish-brown earth of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau as the aircraft descends.
Highland Gorges
Deep river valleys and dramatic elevation changes as the flight enters Yunnan province.
The right side is ideal for photography because the sun is positioned to the south, illuminating the karst peaks from the side/front. About 45 minutes before landing, stay alert for the 'Ten Thousand Peaks' area in Guizhou. Afternoon flights offer particularly soft, golden light on the landscape.
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Taiwan Strait
Deep blue waters separating Taiwan from the mainland shortly after departure.
Xiamen Coastline
Views of the developed coastal urban centers of Fujian province.
Nanling Mountains
Dense, green mountain ranges spanning the border of Guangdong and Jiangxi.
Dianchi Lake
The massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, visible during southern approach patterns.
Guizhou Megastructures
Occasional views of record-breaking high-altitude bridges spanning deep river canyons.
While scenic, this side faces south, meaning direct sun glare can be intense on midday flights. Use a polarizer filter for photos and keep the window shade partially down to manage heat. On the final approach, look for the shimmering surface of Dianchi Lake.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,842 km (1,145 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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