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ZHA → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhanjiang Airport (Zhanjiang) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of views ranging from the South China Sea coastline and the Gulf of Tonkin to the breathtaking highland lakes and karst formations of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
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Beibu Gulf Coastline
Initial views of the turquoise waters and the winding coastline of the Leizhou Peninsula.
Western Guangxi Karst
Dramatic limestone 'forests' and jagged peaks that define the unique topography of rural Guangxi.
Fuxian Lake
One of China's deepest and clearest highland lakes, appearing as a deep sapphire gem during the descent.
Yunnan Plateau Escarpment
The visible rise in terrain as the flight climbs from the coastal plains to the high-altitude plateau.
Nanpan River Meanders
Intricate river bends carving through the rugged canyons on the border of Guangxi and Yunnan.
Sit on the left side to avoid direct sunlight on morning flights while capturing the best views of Fuxian Lake about 15 minutes before landing. During summer, the clouds over the plateau are spectacular, but winter offers the clearest views of the deep blue lake waters. Watch for the 'Red Earth' landscapes as you approach Kunming.
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Zhanjiang Port
A top-down view of the busy shipping lanes and naval infrastructure of one of South China's major ports.
Nanning Cityscape
The sprawling urban center of Guangxi, including the skyscrapers and the winding Yong River.
Wumeng Mountain Range
High-altitude ridges often capped with mist or thin clouds, marking the rugged heart of the plateau.
Terraced Highlands
Vibrant agricultural patterns carved into the mountain slopes near the city of Qujing.
Changshui Approach
Final views of the distinctive X-shaped terminal of Kunming Changshui International Airport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Yunnan mountains. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the scale of Zhanjiang's industrial port. On clear days, the contrasting colors of the red soil and green forests are particularly vivid from this side during the final descent into Kunming.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 874 km (543 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: ZHA (21.214399, 110.358002)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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