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XMN → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Qinling Mountains during the descent into Xi'an and captures the initial curve of the Fujian coastline beautifully upon departure.
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Xiamen Coastline
Detailed views of Xiamen Island, the Haicang Bridge, and the surrounding Zhangzhou coastal area during climb-out.
Wuyi Mountains
Fly over the UNESCO-listed peaks of northern Fujian, known for their jagged granite formations and deep greenery.
Middle Yangtze Basin
Cross over the vast river networks and agricultural plains of Hubei province as the flight moves inland.
Qinling Mountain Range
A spectacular view of China's natural dividing line between north and south, featuring high peaks and deep valleys.
Xi'an Southern Outskirts
During the final approach, see the modern expansion of Xi'an and the Qujiang district landmarks.
Book a seat in the forward section to avoid the wing obstructing the view of the Qinling Mountains. Afternoon flights are ideal for the left side as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the mountain ridges perfectly without glare. Watch for the sharp change in vegetation as you cross the Qinling divide.
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Poyang Lake
Depending on the specific airway, glimpse China's largest freshwater lake in the distance to the northeast.
Wuhan Cityscape
Pass to the west of the massive Wuhan metropolitan area, with views of the Yangtze and Han rivers merging.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A view of the massive water source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project near the Hubei-Henan border.
Wei River Valley
View the fertile loess plateau and the sprawling agricultural fields that have supported Chinese civilization for millennia.
The right side is excellent for spotting large-scale water features like the Danjiangkou Reservoir. For evening flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Central China plains. During landing at XIY, this side often provides a clearer view of the airport's massive terminal infrastructure if landing from the east.
Book Hotels in Xi'anDistance: 1,425 km (885 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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