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Our Recommendation
7.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the winding Jialing River tributaries and the dramatic transition from the rugged hills surrounding Chongqing to the expansive, flat Chengdu Plain.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Jialing River Valley

Extensive views of the northern Jialing River basin and the complex network of valleys north of the flight path.

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Sichuan Hill Terraces

Detailed views of the terraced farming techniques that have defined this fertile region for centuries.

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Chengdu City Center

A sweeping panoramic view of the Chengdu skyline and the dense urban core as the aircraft turns for landing at CTU.

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Distant Longmen Peaks

On exceptionally clear days, the high snow-capped mountains of the Tibetan Plateau's edge are visible on the horizon.

The right side is best for afternoon flights to catch the sun illuminating the Chengdu skyline. Because this is a very short 'puddle jumper' flight, the cruise altitude is low, offering much better detail of the ground features than longer routes.

Left Side Highlights
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Chongqing Western Suburbs

Aerial view of the dense urban expansion and iconic high-rises of western Chongqing immediately after takeoff.

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Tuojiang River Bends

Watch the dramatic, snake-like meanders of the Tuojiang River as it carves through the Sichuan Basin.

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Longquan Ridge

The final North-South mountain ridge that separates the hilly central Sichuan from the flat Chengdu Plain.

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Southern Chengdu Development

View the massive industrial and residential zones of the Tianfu New Area during the final approach.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'Checkerboard' patterns of the intensive agriculture in the Sichuan Basin during mid-flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 276 km (171 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 28 min

Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Route Type: Domestic

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