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XIY → RLK
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (Bayannur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Yellow River's dramatic Great Bend and the vast, contrasting landscapes of the Ordos Plateau and the Mu Us Desert.
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Yellow River Great Bend
Spectacular views of the Huang He as it loops northward through the Ordos region.
Hetao Plain Irrigation
The 'Granary of the Border' featuring a dense network of canals and vibrant green fields that starkly contrast the desert.
Ordos Plateau
Expansive views of the high-altitude steppe and desert heartland of Inner Mongolia.
Ordos/Kangbashi
The modern urban layout of the Ordos region is often visible as the flight traverses the plateau.
Yin Mountains
The rugged Lang Shan range becomes visible to the north as you approach the Bayannur descent.
Choose the right side for morning flights to catch the best lighting over the Yellow River. Look out specifically during the final 20 minutes of the flight when the plane crosses the river and enters the fertile Hetao Plain for landing.
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Loess Plateau Gullies
Deeply eroded silt canyons and terraced hills characteristic of rural Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
Mu Us Desert Fringe
The western edge of the desert where shifting sand dunes meet the beginnings of green reclamation projects.
Helan Mountains
On clear days, the jagged silhouette of this range can be seen rising to the west near the Ningxia border.
Yinchuan Basin
Distant views of the fertile plains surrounding Yinchuan and the silver-glinting lakes of Ningxia.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for observing the intricate geological patterns of the Loess Plateau's unique erosion during the first half of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 726 km (451 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: RLK (40.926, 107.7428)
Route Type: Domestic
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