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CTU → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the rugged Qinling Mountains and the distinctive terraced landscapes of the Loess Plateau, followed by potential sightings of the Great Wall sections north of Beijing.
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Qinling Mountains
Cross the massive natural boundary between North and South China with its sharp, jagged ridges.
Loess Plateau
View the unique erosion patterns and deep-cut valleys of the yellow-earth highlands in Shaanxi and Shanxi.
Great Wall Sections
On clear days, spot the winding stone fortifications along the ridges north of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.
Yanshan Range
Rugged forested mountains providing a stark contrast to the flat plains of the Northeast.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the Qinling range. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 40 minutes after takeoff from Chengdu for the most dramatic mountain transitions. In winter, these peaks are often snow-capped, offering stunning contrast.
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Xi'an Urban Area
A sprawling view of the ancient capital and the vast Wei River valley as you head northeast.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and industrial clusters characteristic of Hebei province.
Bohai Bay Distant View
Occasional distant glimmers of the sea coastline near the industrial port cities of the northeast.
Shenyang Cityscape
The dense industrial and residential layout of Liaoning's provincial capital during the final leg.
Evening flights provide a spectacular view of the dense 'sea of lights' across the North China Plain. The right side is better for seeing the urban sprawl of major hubs like Xi'an and Shenyang. Use a polarising filter if flying during mid-day to cut through the frequent regional haze.
Book Hotels in ChangchunDistance: 2,421 km (1,504 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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