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CTU → KGT
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Kangding Airport (Kangding)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Gongga Massif, including Minya Konka, the highest peak in Sichuan, which towers over the landscape at 7,556 meters.
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Chengdu Urban Spread
Immediate views of the vast Sichuan capital as the aircraft climbs away from the basin.
Minya Konka (Gongga Shan)
The 'King of Sichuan Mountains' dominates the horizon with its sharp, pyramid-shaped peak.
Hailuogou Glaciers
Ancient, massive glaciers flowing down the eastern slopes of the Gongga mountain range.
Erlang Mountain
The first significant mountain barrier that separates the humid basin from the high plateau.
Dadu River Cloud Sea
Dramatic cloud formations often fill the deep valleys of the Dadu River below the peaks.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to maximize the chance of seeing Minya Konka before the afternoon clouds gather. Avoid seats over the wing (usually rows 15-25) to ensure an unobstructed view of the 7,000m peaks. The flight is exceptionally short, so be ready with your camera as soon as the plane clears the initial haze of the Chengdu Basin.
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On exceptionally clear days, the Four Sisters peaks are visible far to the north.
Dadu River Canyon
A deep, rugged gorge where the river carves through the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Sichuan-Tibet Highway
The winding G318 highway snaking its way up the treacherous mountainsides towards Kangding.
Zheduo Mountain
The high-altitude mountain pass that serves as the 'Gateway to Tibet' just before landing.
KGT High-Altitude Approach
Direct views of the high-altitude plateau landscape as the plane lands at one of the world's highest airports.
The right side offers a better perspective of the dramatic altitude change and the deep canyons. Watch for the sudden transition from lush green vegetation to the barren, rocky terrain of the high plateau. Keep an eye out for small Tibetan villages and monasteries clinging to the mountain slopes during the final descent.
Book Hotels in KangdingDistance: 217 km (135 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: KGT (30.1575, 101.734722)
Route Type: Domestic
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