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XIY → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high Qinling mountain ridges shortly after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the dense karst peak forests and the distant Chongqing skyline as you cross into Southwest China.
Mount Taibai
The highest peak of the Qinling range, often snow-capped, provides a spectacular sight during the initial climb.
Daba Mountains
Dense, rugged mountain folds that separate the Shaanxi province from the Sichuan Basin.
Chongqing Skyline
Depending on the flight path, you may see the sprawling mega-city and the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Wu River Canyons
Deep turquoise river paths carving through the limestone mountains of northern Guizhou.
Karst Peak Forest
The iconic dome-shaped hills typical of the Guizhou plateau during the final approach into Longdongbao.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the mountains from the east. The most scenic portion is the first 30 minutes over the Qinling Mountains and the final 20 minutes over the karst landscape. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Guanzhong Plain to the vertical topography of Guizhou.
Xi'an Urban Area
Bird's eye view of the ancient capital's expanding southern districts immediately after departing XIY.
Eastern Qinling Range
Dramatic views of the sharp ridges that form the natural boundary between North and South China.
Han River Valley
The lush green valleys around Ankang and the Hanzhong basin transition as the climate becomes more humid.
Fanjingshan Distance
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the UNESCO-listed Fanjingshan can be spotted to the southeast.
Guiyang City Center
As the flight descends into KWE, the modern high-rises nestled between karst hills become visible.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct western sun. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff to capture the sharp contrast of the Qinling ridge lines against the clouds.
Distance: 899 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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