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XIY → HFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (South) is superior for this route as it offers dramatic views of the towering Qinling Mountains immediately after departure and provides a spectacular vista of Chaohu Lake upon the approach into Hefei.
Qinling Mountain Range
Experience the breathtaking scale of the Qinling Mountains, the natural climate divide between North and South China.
Funiu Mountains
Fly over the eastern extensions of the Qinling range, featuring dense forest cover and rugged, high-altitude terrain.
Nanyang Basin
Look down upon the historic urban clusters and rolling hills of the southern Henan basin area.
Chaohu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive blue expanse just south of the Hefei metropolitan area.
Hefei Urban Skyline
Capture the rising skyscrapers and modern urban development of Hefei's city center during the final descent.
The right side is most spectacular during the winter months when the Qinling Mountains are capped with snow. For evening flights, this side catches the warm glow of the setting sun over the Anhui lakes. Ensure you are looking out within the first 15 minutes of takeoff for the best mountain views.
Wei River Valley
View the historic Wei River as it winds through the fertile Guanzhong Plain shortly after takeoff from Xi'an.
Mount Hua Distant Peaks
On clear days, the sharp, granite precipices of Mount Hua may be visible to the northeast as you head toward Henan.
Central Plains Grid
Observe the vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields that define the 'Granary of China' across Henan province.
Huai River Basin
Cross over the geographic boundary between North and South China, marked by the expansive Huai River drainage system.
Hefei Xinqiao Modernity
A view of the northern industrial parks and the sleek terminal architecture of the new airport complex during landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare, allowing for better photography of the agricultural patterns of the Central Plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct yellow hues of the landscape during the autumn harvest season.
Distance: 849 km (528 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Route Type: Domestic
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