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XMN → YIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic UNESCO-listed Wuyi Mountains and the vast waters of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
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Wuyi Mountains
Jagged peaks and deep canyons of this famous mountain range, known for its biodiversity and tea.
Poyang Lake
The massive expanse of China's largest freshwater lake, particularly impressive during the wet season.
Lushan National Park
The mist-shrouded peaks of Mount Lu, a site of great cultural and historical significance near Jiujiang.
Yangtze River Bend
The mighty Yangtze carving through the landscape as you approach the Three Gorges region.
Jiujiang Bridge
A massive engineering feat crossing the Yangtze, visible when the flight path stays north of Nanchang.
A morning flight is ideal for the right side, as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the Wuyi Mountains and Poyang Lake perfectly. Keep an eye out about mid-flight for the transition from the rugged Fujian terrain to the flat, water-heavy basin of Jiangxi.
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Xiamen Island
Stunning aerial view of the coastal city and Gulangyu Island immediately after takeoff.
Fujian Forested Hills
Dense subtropical greenery and rolling mountain ridges of western Fujian province.
Gan River Basin
Broad views of the river valleys in central Jiangxi that have shaped regional trade for centuries.
Jianghan Agricultural Grid
A mosaic of rice paddies and irrigation canals as the plane enters the fertile Hubei plains.
Yichang Industrial Hub
The sprawling infrastructure and energy facilities supporting the Yangtze River economy during descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On departure, the left side often captures the Xiamen coastline best if the wind requires a northern takeoff. Late afternoon flights on this side may experience significant sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 936 km (582 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Route Type: Domestic
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