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URC → TCG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi) to Tacheng Airport (Tacheng)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the magnificent Tianshan Mountains and the industrial power of the Karamay oil fields.
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Tianshan Massif
Aerial view of the massive glaciers and high-altitude peaks of the northern range shortly after takeoff.
Shihezi Oasis
Observe the complex irrigation systems turning the desert into fertile, geometric farmland patches.
Karamay Energy Hub
See the dense clusters of oil derricks and pipelines spanning the landscape like a massive circuit board.
Tarbagatay Ridges
Dramatic cliff faces and rugged terrain marking the natural border between China and Kazakhstan.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the most consistent mountain views. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun illuminate the Tianshan peaks. During winter, the snow-covered basin offers a stark, beautiful minimalist landscape.
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Gurbantünggüt Desert
Intricate patterns of longitudinal sand dunes in China's second-largest desert stretching to the horizon.
Karamay Urban Center
The striking contrast of a modern metropolis with green parks surrounded by arid wilderness.
Yardang Formations
Distant views of wind-carved rock towers and 'Ghost City' structures in the Junggar Basin.
Lake Aibi Basin
Occasional views of the vast salt-crusted lake beds and seasonal wetlands depending on the specific flight path.
Sit on the right (F seats) to overlook the vastness of the Junggar Basin. This side is excellent for observing the unique geology of the desert floor. Afternoon flights offer warm, golden lighting over the desert dunes, making the landscape features pop.
Book Hotels in TachengDistance: 446 km (277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Arrival: TCG (46.67250061035156, 83.3407974243164)
Route Type: Domestic
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