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CKG → WUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing) to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (Wuyishan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Danxia landforms upon approach to Wuyishan and better visibility of China's major freshwater lake systems during the cruise phase.
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Daba Mountains
Rugged karst topography defining the southern edge of the Sichuan Basin.
Dongting Lake
Distant views of China's second-largest freshwater lake in the northern Hunan province.
Poyang Lake Basin
The vast wetland system and the meandering Gan River as you cross into Jiangxi.
Wuyi Core Area
The stunning UNESCO Danxia landforms, including vertical cliffs and the Nine-Bend River.
Tea Plantations
Verdant green patches of the world-famous Rock Tea gardens just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the scenic approach into WUS. Try to book a seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the iconic Wuyi peaks. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows on the red sandstone cliffs.
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Chongqing Departure
Aerial view of the dense 'Mountain City' skyscrapers and the Jialing River confluence.
Shennongjia Massif
The mysterious, densely forested peaks of western Hubei, known for their biodiversity.
Yangtze Bends
Glances of the Yangtze River as it carves through the landscape towards the central plains.
Jiangbei Lowlands
The transition from the rugged Sichuan Basin to the misty hills of eastern China.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is ideal for spotting the high-altitude forests of Shennongjia and the northern outskirts of the Wuyi range during descent.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,130 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Arrival: WUS (27.7019, 118.000999)
Route Type: Domestic
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