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CKG → ENY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Yan'an Ershilipu Airport (Yan'an)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Chongqing city skyline and the Yangtze-Jialing river confluence during departure, followed by excellent views of the historic Yan'an landmarks during the descent.
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Chongqing Peninsula
A stunning view of the dense skyscrapers of Jiefangbei and the Raffles City complex.
River Confluence
The distinct meeting point of the brown Yangtze and the clearer Jialing River waters.
Han River Valley
The fertile basin nestled between the Daba and Qinling mountain ranges.
Pagoda Hill
The iconic 1,300-year-old Tang Dynasty pagoda that symbolizes Yan'an, visible during final approach.
The right side is essential for photography during takeoff from Chongqing to capture the 'Manhattan on the Yangtze' skyline. During descent into Yan'an, look for the Yan River winding through the yellow canyons and try to spot the historic revolutionary sites integrated into the city's hillsides.
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Daba Mountains
View the rugged, misty peaks that form the northern rim of the Sichuan Basin.
Qinling Divide
Observe the massive mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.
Loess Terraces
Intricate agricultural patterns carved into the yellow earth of the Shaanxi plateau.
Eroded Canyons
The unique geological formations of the Loess Plateau, showing deep natural erosion.
Choose a morning flight for the best visibility as the Sichuan Basin is often prone to afternoon haze. The transition from the lush green of the south to the arid yellow of the north is most striking on this side.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 815 km (506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: ENY (36.636902, 109.554001)
Route Type: Domestic
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