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CKG → LXA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (Lhasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Mount Gongga (Minya Konka) and the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin into the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley.
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Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)
The 'King of Sichuan Mountains' stands at 7,556m and is visible approximately 40 minutes into the flight.
Yarlung Tsangpo River
Spectacular views of the winding turquoise river during the final approach into Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Eastern Himalayas
A continuous panoramic chain of snow-capped peaks that define the southern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Kangding and Zheduo Mountain
The gateway to the plateau featuring deep valleys and rugged mountain passes.
Book a window seat on the left (usually Seat A) for the best views of the high peaks. Morning flights (departing before 10 AM) are ideal to avoid the clouds that often form over the mountains by midday. Use a fast shutter speed to capture the sharp contrast of the snow against the blue sky.
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Qionglai Mountains
The first major range encountered, marking the dramatic rise from the Sichuan Basin.
Northern Tibetan Grasslands
Vast, high-altitude plains that showcase the unique topography of the 'Roof of the World'.
Nyenchen Tanglha Range
Sharp, glaciated peaks visible in the distance to the north as you approach central Tibet.
The right side (Seat L) is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It offers a broader perspective of the plateau's vastness rather than individual peak close-ups. Keep an eye out for high-altitude glacial lakes that appear like sapphires in the brown landscape.
Book Hotels in LhasaDistance: 1,522 km (946 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: LXA (29.2978000641, 90.9119033813)
Route Type: Domestic
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