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CTU → JIQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Longquan Mountains upon departure and a better perspective of the dramatic karst topography of the Wuling range during the descent into Qianjiang.
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Chengdu Metropolis
Aerial views of the sprawling urban center of Chengdu shortly after takeoff from Shuangliu.
Longquan Mountain Range
The natural barrier separating the Chengdu Plain from the central Sichuan Basin hills.
Jialing River Meanders
The winding path of the Jialing River as it snakes through the fertile agricultural heartland.
Wuling Karst Peaks
Dramatic limestone formations and sharp ridges characteristic of the Wulingshan region during descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best angle for the final approach into JIQ, which often involves banking through mountain valleys. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best mountain shots.
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Sichuan Basin Mosaic
A patchwork of terraced fields and traditional rural settlements unique to the Sichuan province.
Yangtze Tributaries
Views of the Min and Tuo rivers flowing south toward their confluence with the Yangtze.
Chongqing Periphery
Distances views of the high-density urban clusters and industrial zones on the outskirts of Chongqing.
Wulingshan Forest Canopy
Dense evergreen forests covering the steep slopes of the southeastern Chongqing mountains.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the sunset light over the basin. Look for the distinct change in terrain from flat plains to high ridges approximately 20 minutes into the flight. Visibility is often best in autumn when the basin fog is less persistent.
Book Hotels in QianjiangDistance: 485 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Route Type: Domestic
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