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XMN → ZYI
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of Xiamen's urban layout upon takeoff and a more dramatic view of the Xiang River and the iconic karst peak forests of Guizhou during the descent.
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Xiamen Island Vista
A comprehensive view of Xiamen's skyline, the Gaoqi bridge system, and the busy port infrastructure.
Xiang River Meanders
The wide, winding path of the Xiang River cutting through the fertile plains of central Hunan province.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Dramatic 'stone forest' landscapes featuring thousands of limestone hills typical of the Zunyi region.
Jiangxi Farmlands
A patchwork of rice paddies and rural villages in the Gan River basin, offering high color contrast.
Choose the right side for the best lighting during afternoon flights. The descent into ZYI is particularly scenic on this side, as the aircraft maneuvers through the limestone towers of Guizhou. Watch for the morning mist over the Hunan rivers if taking an early flight.
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Zhangzhou Coastline
Aerial views of the Taiwan Strait and the rugged coastal formations of the Zhangzhou region shortly after departure.
Min-Gan Highlands
Dense, subtropical forested mountains spanning the border between Fujian and Jiangxi provinces.
Wu River Valley
Deeply incised river channels and steep limestone cliffs as the flight enters the Guizhou plateau.
The left side is prone to direct sun glare during afternoon flights heading west. It is ideal for morning departures to see the lush green hues of the Fujian mountains. Look out for the sudden transition from sea to high mountains within the first 20 minutes.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,161 km (721 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)
Route Type: Domestic
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