Loading map...
CKG → LJG
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Lijiang Airport (Lijiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the high-altitude Hengduan Mountains and the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Search flights from CKG to LJG
Hengduan Range
Stunning views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks that mark the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A breathtakingly close view of the 5,596m glacier-capped peaks during the final descent into Lijiang.
Jinsha River Canyons
Deep, narrow gorges carved by the Jinsha River (Upper Yangtze) visible as the terrain rises sharply.
Haba Snow Mountain
The neighboring sister peak to Jade Dragon, often visible appearing above the cloud layer.
Book a window seat on the right side for the most iconic views of the snow mountains. Choose a flight departing between 08:00 and 10:00 AM for the best clarity; afternoon convection clouds often obscure the peaks. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the massive limestone massifs of the Yulong range.
Book Hotels in Lijiang
Chongqing Confluence
Aerial view of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers merging amidst the dense skyscrapers of the 'Mountain City' upon takeoff.
Yangtze River Bends
The winding path of the upper Yangtze River cutting through the rugged terrain of southern Sichuan.
Sichuan Basin Terraces
Intricate patterns of agricultural terraces and misty hills characteristic of the rural Sichuan landscape.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the river valleys. Morning flights often experience fog over the basin, making the river silhouettes particularly striking as they reflect the early sun.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 712 km (442 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.