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WUS → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanping Wuyishan Airport (Wuyishan) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the core Wuyi Mountain peaks upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Qinling Mountains' high ridges as you transition from South to North China.
Wuyi Mountains Core Area
Immediately after takeoff, view the dramatic tea-growing valleys and ancient karst peaks of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Poyang Lake Basin
Glimpses of the vast wetlands and interconnected waterways of China's largest freshwater lake system in Jiangxi.
High Qinling Peaks
As you head north, the left side features the more rugged, snow-capped peaks of the western Qinling range, including the Taibai Mountain area.
Xianyang Terraces
The final descent provides views of the Loess Plateau's unique terraced landscape bordering the Wei River.
Book an 'A' or 'B' seat on a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Wuyi Mountains and the Qinling range perfectly. In winter, the contrast between the green south and the snowy/brown north is most visible from this side.
Dabie Mountain Foothills
Lush, forested hills spanning the border of Hubei and Anhui provinces visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the mighty Yangtze River as it winds through the industrial heartland, often dotted with cargo barges.
Xi'an Cityscape
If landing from the south, the right side provides a panoramic view of the ancient capital's modern skyline and the surrounding sprawl.
Wei River Valley
The cradle of Chinese civilization, characterized by fertile plains and the historic Wei River snaking toward the Yellow River.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western glare. Keep your camera ready during the last 20 minutes of the flight; if the air is clear, the grid-like layout of Xi'an's urban center is identifiable to the east.
Distance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: WUS (27.7019, 118.000999)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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