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XMN → KWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic karst landscape upon arrival in Guilin and better views of Xiamen's coastal infrastructure during takeoff.
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Jimei & Xinglin Bridges
Massive bridge spans connecting Xiamen Island to the mainland across the Gaoji Seawall.
Hakka Heartland
The mountainous terrain of western Fujian, home to the famous circular earth buildings (Tulou).
Li River Ribbon
The winding silver curves of the Lijiang River as it flows through the limestone valleys.
Guilin Karst Forest
The iconic 'Peak Forest' (Fenglin) topography featuring thousands of steep limestone towers.
Guilin Cityscape
The city nestled between the peaks, visible just before the final descent into KWL.
Crucial for the descent; the right side typically provides the best angle for the world-famous Guilin mountain silhouettes. For evening flights, the sunset over the karst peaks creates a spectacular purple and orange backdrop.
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Gulangyu Island
Aerial view of the UNESCO World Heritage pedestrian-only island and the Shuzhuang Garden.
Daiyun Mountains
The 'Roof of Central Fujian' featuring dense subtropical forests and jagged peaks.
Southern Jiangxi Basin
Patches of terraced rice fields and orange groves characteristic of the Ganzhou region.
Guangxi Border Ranges
The transition from rolling hills to the more vertical limestone formations of the west.
Choose this side on morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers excellent views of Xiamen's southern coastline immediately after takeoff if departing toward the south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 819 km (509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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