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YCU → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuncheng Guangong Airport (Yuncheng) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the transition from the rugged loess terrain to the verdant water systems of the south, including the iconic Mount Song range.
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Mount Song (Songshan)
Home to the Shaolin Temple, these sacred peaks rise sharply from the Henan plains shortly after departure.
Central Plains Agriculture
The 'Breadbasket of China' showing an intricate patchwork of seasonal crops and rural villages.
Huai River Basin
Crossing the traditional geographical boundary that divides Northern and Southern China.
Yangtze River Approach
Glances of the mighty Yangtze River and its heavy vessel traffic as the plane descends into Lukou.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the peaks of Mount Song. Watch for the dramatic color shift in the landscape from the dusty yellows of Shanxi to the lush greens of Anhui and Jiangsu. During the descent, the right side often provides a better angle of the numerous canals crisscrossing the Nanjing region.
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Sanmenxia Reservoir
Aerial view of the massive Yellow River dam and the distinctive sediment-rich waters early in the flight.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
The sprawling urban expanse and transportation hub of Henan's provincial capital.
Hongze Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes visible on the horizon as the plane enters the Jiangsu airspace.
Nanjing Suburbs
Dense industrial and residential development characteristic of the Yangtze River Delta's rapid expansion.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes after takeoff from YCU to capture the dramatic bends of the Yellow River. The view of Hongze Lake is highly dependent on smog levels in the Central Plains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 817 km (508 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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