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YIW → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Yiwu Airport (Yiwu) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the lush Qinling Mountains to the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Qilian range along the Hexi Corridor.
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Dabie Mountains
Lush, forested ridges visible shortly after takeoff from Yiwu as you cross into Anhui.
Qinling Range
The Great Divide of China, featuring rugged terrain that separates the north and south climatically.
Qilian Mountains
Stunning views of high-altitude glaciers and snow-capped peaks bordering the Tibetan Plateau.
Hexi Corridor
Historical Silk Road path where narrow green oases are squeezed between massive mountain ranges.
Eastern Tianshan
The southern slopes of the Tianshan range appearing as the flight enters the Xinjiang region.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare when looking south. The snow-capped Qilian mountains are most vibrant in late spring and early winter. Watch the ground carefully over Shaanxi to see the change from green hills to the yellow Loess Plateau.
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Yellow River
The 'Mother River' of China can be seen snaking through the arid landscapes of Gansu and Ningxia.
Gobi Desert
Endless expanses of gravel plains and shifting sand dunes stretching toward the Mongolian border.
Gansu Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white turbines in the Jiuquan area, one of the world's largest wind power bases.
Bogda Peak
The majestic 5,445-meter snow-covered summit of the Tianshan range, visible during the descent into Urumqi.
Urumqi Approach
Aerial views of the sprawling city set against the backdrop of the massive Tianshan mountains.
The right side is unbeatable for the final 20 minutes of the flight; Bogda Peak is a magnificent sight as you descend. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for photographing the desert textures and the Yellow River without looking directly into the sun.
Book Hotels in UrumqiDistance: 3,295 km (2,047 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: YIW (29.3446998596, 120.031997681)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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