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XMN → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Xiamen coastline upon departure, including Kinmen Island, and provides a stunning perspective of Dianchi Lake during the final approach into Kunming.
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Xiamen Archipelago
Aerial views of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu, and the nearby Kinmen Islands shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
The rugged boundary between Fujian, Jiangxi, and Guangdong provinces featuring dense forest cover.
Beipan River Canyons
Deep river valleys in Guizhou province, home to some of the world's highest bridges.
Dianchi Lake
The 'Sparkling Pearl of the Plateau', visible to the south during the descent into Kunming Changshui.
Sit on the left for the best morning light; however, be aware that afternoon flights may face direct sunlight. The departure from XMN often loops south, providing a panoramic view of the coastline. During descent into KMG, look for the dramatic shift as the terrain rises into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
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Wuyi Foothills
The southern edges of the Wuyi mountain range, famous for oolong tea production.
Ganzhou Basin
Views of the Gan River winding through the historical urban centers of southern Jiangxi.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Endless successions of 'sugarloaf' limestone hills that define the southwestern Chinese landscape.
Kunming Northern Suburbs
The expanding urban sprawl of Kunming nestled against the backdrop of the northern mountain ridges.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It provides an excellent view of the unique karst topography in Guizhou. Watch for the 'Spring City's' vibrant flower farms and red soil as you get closer to Kunming, which are particularly vivid in the late afternoon sun.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 1,534 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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