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CKG → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional view of China's diverse geography, featuring the dramatic erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau and the rugged verticality of the Taihang Mountains.
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Daba Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, witness the misty, steep-sided peaks that border the Sichuan Basin.
Loess Plateau
A unique landscape of deep ravines and terraced fields carved into the yellow earth of Shaanxi.
Taihang Mountains
The sharp transition between the high plateaus and the vast North China Plain.
Beijing Western Hills
On clear days, the mountainous western fringe of the capital region is visible.
Northeast Plain
The vast, fertile black soil regions of Liaoning and Jilin coming into view during descent.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct sunlight, making it easier to photograph the sharp textures of the Loess Plateau. Keep a lookout about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic geological formations. Winter flights offer a stark, snowy contrast on the mountain ridges.
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Jialing River
Watch the winding green waters of the Yangtze's major tributary snaking through the hills.
Yellow River
Cross the 'Mother River' near the Henan-Shanxi border, often appearing as a golden ribbon.
Bohai Economic Rim
Distant views of the industrial corridors and urban sprawl near the coast of the Bohai Sea.
Shenyang Skyline
A clear view of the dense urban center of Northeast China's largest city during the cruise phase.
Songhua River Basin
The intricate network of rivers and reservoirs surrounding Changchun during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour reflecting off the Yellow River and the reservoirs of the northeast. It also offers a better perspective of the massive urban layouts of major inland cities. Seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the river crossings.
Book Hotels in ChangchunDistance: 2,311 km (1,436 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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