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YIH → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer diverse landscapes, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the approach into Xiamen, often featuring views of the island's urban layout and the Zhangzhou coastline.
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Jingzhou Plains
The ancient agricultural heartland of southern Hubei, characterized by a dense network of canals.
Luoxiao Mountain Range
Rugged, forested ridges that form the natural border between Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.
Ganzhou Highlands
Deep green valleys and red-soil hills typical of the southern Jiangxi interior.
Haicang District
A clear view of Xiamen's massive container ports and industrial infrastructure during the approach.
Xiamen Island Skyline
A stunning aerial view of Xiamen's modern skyscrapers, the Yanwu Bridge, and the surrounding blue waters.
The right side is exceptional for afternoon flights, offering a sunset view over the mountains. During the approach into XMN, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks over the Xiamen-Zhangzhou bridge system for a cinematic landing view.
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Lower Yangtze Basin
The winding path of the Yangtze River as it flows east toward the plains of Hubei and Jiangxi.
Poyang Lake
Visibility of China's largest freshwater lake, particularly expansive during the summer monsoon season.
Wuyi Mountains
The eastern slopes of this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its dramatic tea-growing terraces and misty peaks.
Nanchang Urban Area
The sprawling cityscape of the Jiangxi provincial capital and its surrounding satellite towns.
Quanzhou Bay
The initial glimpse of the East China Sea coastline as the plane begins its final descent phase.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the morning mist over Poyang Lake. In the summer, watch for the distinct border between the water and the lush green wetlands of Jiangxi.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 936 km (582 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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