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CTU → JGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Jinggangshan Airport (Jian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Chongqing urban sprawl and the dramatic karst topography of the Wuling Mountains, concluding with a scenic descent into the dense greenery of the Jinggang range.
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Chongqing Skyline
Look for the dense skyscraper clusters and the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Wuling Karst
Spectacular views of the jagged limestone peaks and deep gorges typical of western Hunan.
Mount Heng
One of China's Five Great Mountains, visible as a prominent peak south of the flight path.
Jinggang Mountains
Lush, forested peaks steeped in history, visible during the final descent into Ji'an.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for Chongqing. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to capture the verticality of the Wuling landscapes.
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Northern Chengdu
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban layout of Sichuan's capital shortly after takeoff.
Daba Mountains
Rugged mountain ridges forming the northern boundary of the Sichuan Basin.
Yangtze Glimpses
Occasional views of the winding Yangtze River as it cuts through the Hubei province.
Jianghan Plain
The transition into the flat, fertile agricultural heartland of central China.
Choose this side if you prefer seeing the vast transition from basin to plains. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the southern sun, allowing for clearer views of the misty Daba Mountain range.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,130 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: JGS (26.8568992615, 114.736999512)
Route Type: Domestic
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