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CTU → DLU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Dali Airport (Dali)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides unparalleled views of the snow-capped Hengduan Mountains and a panoramic entry over Erhai Lake into Dali.
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Mount Gongga
On clear days, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' stands out with its pyramid-shaped peak to the west.
Hengduan Mountains
A series of dramatic, north-south running ridges that characterize the eastern Tibetan Plateau.
Erhai Lake
The iconic alpine fault lake of Dali, offering brilliant blue reflections during the descent.
Cangshan Mountains
The high mountain range that towers over Dali's ancient town and the western shore of the lake.
The descent into Dali is one of China's most scenic; keep your camera ready as you pass the Cangshan ridges. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the mountain peaks.
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View the majestic heights of one of China's most sacred Buddhist mountains shortly after departure.
Sichuan Basin
Observe the unique agricultural landscape and dense river networks of the fertile basin.
Jinsha River
See the upper reaches of the Yangtze River as it carves through the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Focus on the first 20 minutes of the flight to spot Mount Emei. In the afternoon, this side is shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 653 km (406 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: DLU (25.649401, 100.319)
Route Type: Domestic
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