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CKG → PZI
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Bao'anying Airport (Panzhihua)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular transition from the Sichuan Basin to the dramatic peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the high-altitude descent into the Jinsha River valley.
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Mount Emei
On clear days, the sacred summit of Mount Emei is visible to the northwest as the plane heads southwest.
Gongga Shan (Minya Konka)
The distant, snow-capped peaks of the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' may appear on the far western horizon.
Jinsha River Gorges
The dramatic, deep-cut valleys of the Jinsha River (the upper reaches of the Yangtze) as you approach Panzhihua.
Panzhihua Industrial Hub
A unique view of the steel city's terraced construction and industrial infrastructure built into steep mountain slopes.
Tabletop Airport Landing
A thrilling view of the airport's runway, which was carved out of the top of Bao'anying Mountain, appearing to float above the clouds.
The right side is essential for the PZI approach. Panzhihua is a 'mountaintop' airport; the right side offers the most dramatic views of the cliffs and the valley below during the final descent. Autumn and winter provide the clearest air for spotting distant snow peaks.
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Chongqing Cityscape
Aerial view of the dense skyscrapers and bridges spanning the Yangtze and Jialing rivers immediately after takeoff.
Yangtze River Bends
Follow the winding path of the upper Yangtze as it meanders through the rolling hills of southern Sichuan.
Sichuan-Guizhou Border
Glimpses of the rugged karst topography typical of the border region between Sichuan and Guizhou provinces.
Yibin-Luzhou Basin
The fertile agricultural lands and industrial hubs surrounding the river confluence at Yibin.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the mist-covered Sichuan hills. It provides a better perspective of the Yangtze's departure from Chongqing's urban core. Watch for the 'V' shape where rivers meet near Yibin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 592 km (368 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: PZI (26.54, 101.79852)
Route Type: Domestic
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