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XIY → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Loess Plateau erosion patterns and the transition into the golden Mu Us Desert sands as you cross into Inner Mongolia.
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Wei River Valley
Lush agricultural plains surrounding Xi'an immediately visible after departure.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Unique geological formations and deep-cut ravines characteristic of northern Shaanxi's earth.
Mu Us Desert
Expansive views of the desert landscape and greening projects near the Shaanxi-Inner Mongolia border.
Ancient Wall Remnants
Fragments of the Zhao and Ming Great Wall sections snaking across the arid terrain.
Ordos Plateau
The high-altitude steppe and desert transition area as the flight nears Hohhot.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better visibility of the Loess Plateau's intricate textures. Look down about 30 minutes into the flight to see the most dramatic erosion patterns. In winter, the contrast between snow-filled ravines and yellow earth is stunning.
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Xi'an Metropolitan Area
Aerial view of the ancient capital's sprawl and high-tech development zones.
Yellow River Jinshaan Canyon
The mighty river carving a deep, winding path between Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.
Luliang Mountains
Rugged mountain peaks visible to the east during the mid-portion of the flight.
Hohhot City Arrival
A panoramic view of the 'Green City' with the Daqing Mountains serving as a backdrop.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Luliang Mountains. Watch for the Yellow River's massive bends; it serves as a natural border marker for much of the journey. Keep your camera ready during the final descent for the Hohhot skyline.
Book Hotels in HohhotDistance: 762 km (473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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