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ZYI → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Qinling Mountains, the geographic divide of China, and a superior perspective of Xi'an's urban layout during the descent.
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Yangtze Tributaries
Bird's-eye view of the river systems feeding into the Yangtze near the Chongqing border.
Daba Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude ridges that provide a prelude to the even more massive Qinling range.
Qinling Mountains
The spectacular natural boundary between North and South China, often featuring snow-capped peaks in winter.
Xi'an Cityscape
A clear view of the sprawling ancient capital and its modern expansion when approaching from the south.
A morning flight is ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Qinling range. The transition from the lush, green mountains of the south to the loess-influenced plains of the north is a geographic masterclass visible out this window.
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Guizhou Karst
Unique cone-shaped limestone hills visible immediately after departure from Zunyi.
Chishui River Basin
Views of the winding river valleys that define the border between Guizhou and Sichuan.
Sichuan Basin Edge
The hazy transition from the Guizhou plateau into the lower-lying eastern Sichuan region.
Guanzhong Plain
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Shaanxi province appearing during the final descent.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the western horizon. During the first 15 minutes, look for the 'Sea of Clouds' often trapped between the karst peaks of northern Guizhou.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 781 km (485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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