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CKG → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
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.
Jialing River Valley
Extensive views of the northern Jialing River basin and the complex network of valleys north of the flight path.
Sichuan Hill Terraces
Detailed views of the terraced farming techniques that have defined this fertile region for centuries.
Chengdu City Center
A sweeping panoramic view of the Chengdu skyline and the dense urban core as the aircraft turns for landing at CTU.
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.
Chongqing Western Suburbs
Aerial view of the dense urban expansion and iconic high-rises of western Chongqing immediately after takeoff.
Tuojiang River Bends
Watch the dramatic, snake-like meanders of the Tuojiang River as it carves through the Sichuan Basin.
Longquan Ridge
The final North-South mountain ridge that separates the hilly central Sichuan from the flat Chengdu Plain.
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.
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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