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CKG → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic geological views, featuring the rugged peaks of the Qinling Mountains and the steep, jagged edges of the Taihang Mountains as the aircraft transitions from the Sichuan Basin to the North China Plain.
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Jialing River
The intricate winding of the Jialing River as it cuts through the hilly terrain north of Chongqing.
Qinling Mountains
Massive, snow-dusted peaks of the Qinling range, acting as the natural divide between northern and southern China.
Loess Plateau
Unique eroded landforms and terraced hills characteristic of the Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.
Taihang Mountains
The sharp escarpment where the high plateau drops off into the flat North China Plain.
Mentougou Hills
The rolling western hills of Beijing visible during the final descent into the capital region.
Choose an A or B seat for the best view of the Qinling peaks. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the haze common over the North China Plain. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain approximately 45 minutes after takeoff as the plane crosses the Shaanxi border.
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Yellow River Meanders
The muddy, wide expanse of the 'Mother River' of China as it flows through the Henan plains.
Agricultural Grids
A vast, endless patchwork of farmland across the North China Plain, particularly striking during harvest seasons.
Zhengzhou Urban Sprawl
The dense metropolitan area of Zhengzhou and its surrounding industrial hubs visible from mid-altitude.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
The distant blue expanse of this massive reservoir, a key part of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Daxing Airport View
A clear view of the massive 'starfish' design of Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) located south of Nanyuan.
The right side (K or L seats) is best for spotting major civil engineering projects and the Yellow River. During winter, look for frozen sections of the river. Note that Nanyuan approach paths often pass directly over the southern industrial belts, which look spectacular at night due to the dense street lighting.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 1,428 km (887 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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