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BHY → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Beihai Airport (Beihai) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transitions from the coastal Gulf of Tonkin to the rugged Guizhou plateau and the distant snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan Plateau margin upon arrival in Sichuan.
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Gulf of Tonkin
Aerial views of the blue waters and coastline surrounding Beihai immediately after departure.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The iconic 'gumdrop' hills and limestone formations characteristic of southern China's karst topography.
Guizhou Canyons
Deep river gorges and the high-altitude bridges that span the rugged Guizhou plateau.
Daxue Mountain Range
On clear days during the descent, the distant snow-capped peaks of western Sichuan are visible to the west.
Sichuan Basin Terraces
The intricate patterns of agriculture and terraced hills as the plane enters the fertile Red Basin.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. As you approach Chengdu, scan the western horizon; if the air is clear, you can see the 7,556m peak of Minya Konka. Ensure your window is clean to capture the subtle textures of the Guizhou mountain folds.
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Beihai Silver Beach
A glimpse of the famous white sands and urban coastline of Beihai city during the initial climb.
Guiyang Metropolitan Area
The sprawling urban development of Guizhou's capital nestled among the high-altitude hills.
Yangtze Tributaries
Meandering rivers like the Min and Tuo as they flow through the southern Sichuan plains.
Longquan Mountains
The north-south ridge that forms the eastern boundary of the Chengdu Plain during final approach.
Chengdu Cityscape
Excellent views of the dense high-rises and the sprawling metropolis of Chengdu before landing at Shuangliu.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Sichuan Basin. It provides the best perspective of Chengdu's massive urban sprawl during the standard landing patterns at CTU. Keep an eye out for the Yangtze River crossings mid-flight.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 1,138 km (707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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