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CKG → AVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (Anshun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the high karst plateau of Guizhou, including deep river gorges and the jagged mountain peaks near Anshun.
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Yangtze River Bend
The winding course of the Yangtze River as it carves through the rugged terrain south of Chongqing.
Wujiang River Gorge
Stunning views of the deep, emerald-colored Wujiang River cutting through steep limestone cliffs.
Historic Zunyi
The city of Zunyi, a significant historical site, visible surrounded by the dense forests of northern Guizhou.
Huangguoshu Highlands
The rugged mountain landscape leading towards the famous waterfall area as the plane descends into Anshun.
Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the karst peaks from the east. Keep your camera ready during the mid-flight crossing of the Wujiang River for the most dramatic gorge photos. This route is often cloudy, so high-contrast morning light helps define the mountain shapes.
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Aerial view of the dense skyscrapers and bridges spanning the Yangtze and Jialing rivers shortly after takeoff.
Nanshan Scenic Area
The lush green ridges of the Nanshan mountain range that form the eastern natural barrier of Chongqing.
Guiyang Cityscape
Distal views of the Guizhou provincial capital and its rapidly growing skyline nestled between mountain ridges.
South China Karst
Endless fields of cone-shaped limestone peaks that characterize the unique topography of the Guizhou Plateau.
Sit toward the front of the aircraft to ensure an unobstructed view of the Chongqing skyline. On late afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography without window glare.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 392 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: AVA (26.2605555556, 105.873333333)
Route Type: Domestic
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