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CKG → NKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of the Yangtze River's majestic path and the diverse karst topography of central China as you fly east.
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Chongqing Skyline
A stunning aerial view of the 'Mountain City' and its massive bridges immediately after takeoff.
Three Gorges Region
Breathtaking views of the Yangtze River cutting through the Wu Mountains and the expansive reservoir system.
Enshi Karst Landscape
Spectacular limestone formations and vertical cliffs characteristic of the western Hubei highlands.
Wuhan Urban Hub
The confluence of the Han and Yangtze rivers, marked by dozens of major bridges and skyscrapers.
Anhui Water Towns
The landscape flattens into a patchwork of rice paddies, canals, and traditional villages near Nanjing.
Sit on the right for the best afternoon views as the sun remains to the south/west, illuminating the river. Look for the Three Gorges Dam reservoir about 45 minutes after takeoff. On clear days, Poyang Lake may be visible in the far distance to the south.
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Jialing River
View the winding Jialing River as it snakes through northern Chongqing before merging with the Yangtze.
Daba Mountains
Rugged northern Hubei mountain ranges featuring deep valleys and thick forest cover.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A glimpse of the massive reservoir that serves as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Hefei City
The sprawling urban center of Anhui Province, visible as you approach the Yangtze River Delta region.
To avoid harsh sunlight during morning flights, the left side is preferable. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the dramatic transition from the Sichuan Basin to the mountainous Hubei border.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,189 km (739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Route Type: Domestic
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