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CKG → KRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Korla Airport (Korla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Tianshan mountain range during the final approach and a clear view of Bosten Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Xinjiang.
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Hexi Corridor
The historic Silk Road route dotted with oasis cities like Zhangye and Jiuquan.
Gobi Desert
Vast stretches of black gravel desert and colorful rock formations typical of the Gansu-Xinjiang border.
Tianshan Mountains
The massive 'Celestial Mountains' with permanent snow caps visible for most of the latter half of the flight.
Bosten Lake
A stunning turquoise freshwater lake appearing as a desert oasis just before the descent into Korla.
Choose this side for the most dramatic approach into Korla. In the afternoon, the Tianshan mountains are beautifully front-lit. Look for the massive wind farms near the Gansu-Xinjiang border. Bosten Lake is best seen about 20 minutes before landing.
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Min Mountains
Rugged karst peaks and deep valleys marking the transition out of the Sichuan Basin.
Qilian Mountains
Glaciated peaks of the northern Tibetan Plateau rising sharply above the flight path.
Taklamakan Desert
The edge of the vast 'Sea of Death' with its characteristic shifting longitudinal sand dunes.
Best for morning flights to avoid sun glare. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between the high-altitude glaciers and the arid basins below. During winter, the snow cover on the Qilian range is particularly dramatic.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,272 km (1,412 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: KRL (41.69779968261719, 86.12889862060547)
Route Type: Domestic
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