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CIH → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Changzhi Airport (Changzhi) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Loess Plateau and the most dramatic peaks of the Qinling Mountains, which serve as China's natural north-south dividing line.
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Loess Plateau Canyons
Incredible views of the heavily eroded landscape and traditional cave dwelling regions in Shaanxi.
Qinling High Peaks
Excellent views of the highest sections of the Qinling Mountains, including the dramatic northern cliffs.
Wei River Valley
The historic Guanzhong Plain stretching out towards the ancient capital regions of Xi'an.
Daba Mountains
Sharp, jagged ridges as the flight enters the northern rim of the Sichuan Basin.
Chengdu Approach
Wide panoramic views of the Longquanyi District and the expanding Chengdu skyline during descent.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the right side mountains. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Qinling Mountains for the most dramatic geographic shift in China. Use a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the mountain ridges.
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Taihang Mountains
Rugged limestone peaks and deep canyons visible immediately after takeoff from Changzhi.
Yellow River Bend
A glimpse of the massive Yellow River as it flows through the Sanmenxia reservoir region.
Qinling Range
The southern slopes of this massive range, showcasing dense forest cover and high ridges.
Sichuan Basin Edge
The dramatic transition from high mountains to the misty, green plains of Sichuan.
Chengdu Plain
Lush agricultural landscapes and suburban sprawl during the final descent into CTU airport.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the distinctive terraced fields of the Loess Plateau in the first 20 minutes of flight. Visibility is often best in autumn when the haze clears over the Sichuan Basin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,059 km (658 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: CIH (36.247501, 113.125999)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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