Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Thousands of narrow sandstone pillars rise from subtropical forest in Hunan province. The towering quartz formations inspired the floating mountains in Avatar and are unmistakable from the air.
28Flight Routes
9 kmClosest Pass
🪨 MountainType
Routes that pass it28
ADL → HKG
Left
DYG → HKG
Left
HKG → ADL
Right
HKG → DYG
Right
DYG → PEK
Left
PEK → DYG
Right
PKX → DYG
Right
CKG → DOH
Right
DOH → CKG
Left
LHR → MNL
Left
MNL → LHR
Right
DYG → PVG
Left
PVG → DYG
Right
BLR → NRT
Right
NRT → BLR
Left
BKK → YVR
Right
YVR → BKK
Left
SIN → ORD
Left
HKG → MBW
Left
HKG → MEB
Left
HKG → MEL
Left
MBW → HKG
Right
MEB → HKG
Right
MEL → HKG
Right
CAN → XIY
Left
XIY → CAN
Right
HAN → PEK
Right
PEK → HAN
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Zhangjiajie Pillars from a plane?
Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 50 km of Zhangjiajie Pillars. The closest routes include Adelaide to Hong Kong, Zhangjiajie (Yongding) to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Adelaide. Sit on the Left side, with the landmark passing about 9 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Zhangjiajie Pillars?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Zhangjiajie Pillars: on a Adelaide to Hong Kong flight, sit on the Left side; on a Zhangjiajie (Yongding) to Hong Kong flight, sit on the Left side; on a Hong Kong to Adelaide flight, sit on the Right side.