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CTU → BHY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Beihai Airport (Beihai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring distant views of the Tibetan plateau's edge, the world-famous Karst topography of Guangxi, and a spectacular coastal approach into Beihai.
Daxue Shan Peaks
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of Western Sichuan, including Gongga Shan, are visible on the horizon.
Guangxi Karst Forest
Thousands of limestone 'tooth' mountains rising abruptly from the flat green plains of northern Guangxi.
Nanning Skyline
A clear view of the 'Green City' and its modern high-rises situated along the Yong River.
Gulf of Tonkin
The expansive blue waters of the Beibu Gulf meeting the white sandy arcs of the Beihai coastline.
Weizhou Island
China's largest volcanic island can often be spotted in the distance during the final approach phase.
Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Karst hills and the turquoise coastal waters. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the dramatic descent into the peninsula.
Chengdu Urban Sprawl
A comprehensive view of the dense urban layout of Chengdu and the Longquan Mountains shortly after takeoff.
Dalou Mountains
Rugged limestone ridges and deep valleys marking the transition from the Sichuan Basin to the Guizhou Plateau.
Guiyang Cityscape
The high-altitude city of Guiyang, known for its dramatic skyscrapers built into a mountainous landscape.
Liuzhou River Bends
The dramatic 'U' shapes of the Liu River as it snakes through the industrial and green landscape of Liuzhou.
Morning flights provide excellent soft light over the Sichuan Basin. Keep an eye out for the massive suspension bridges that cross the deep canyons of Guizhou, which are often visible from high altitudes.
Distance: 1,138 km (707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Route Type: Domestic
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