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CKG → JIQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the majestic Yangtze River winding through the mountains and the significant confluence with the Wu River at Fuling.
The Yangtze River
Dramatic aerial views of the massive 'Golden Waterway' as it carves deep channels through the rugged Sichuan Basin.
Fuling District
The distinct urban landscape where the emerald Wu River joins the brownish-yellow Yangtze.
Wuling Mountain Range
Expansive vistas of the rolling, mist-covered peaks that define the border between Chongqing and Guizhou.
High-Altitude Bridges
Spot some of the world's highest suspension bridges connecting mountain tunnels across deep limestone canyons.
For the best clarity of the Yangtze River, book a morning flight to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly spectacular during the transition from the Chengdu Plain to the Wuling Mountains. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from CKG as the river features appear quickly.
Jinfo Mountain
The 'Golden Buddha Mountain,' a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its sheer limestone cliffs and flat-topped plateau.
Wulong Karst National Park
Aerial perspective of the dramatic Three Natural Bridges and the massive Tiankeng (sinkhole) formations.
Wu River Valley
Looking down into the steep, cliff-lined gorge of the Wu River as it snakes toward the northeast.
Terraced Farmland
Intricate patterns of mountain agriculture and small villages clinging to the steep slopes of southeastern Chongqing.
Choose an afternoon flight for the best light on the limestone cliffs of Jinfo Mountain. Because this is a very short flight (usually under 50 minutes), the plane remains at a relatively low altitude, providing excellent detail of the karst topography. Watch for the sharp ridges characteristic of the folded mountain belts in this region.
Distance: 213 km (132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Route Type: Domestic
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