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CTU → KOW
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Ganzhou Airport (Ganzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the unique karst topography in the Guizhou-Hunan border region and provides the most dramatic views of the Gan River convergence upon arrival in Ganzhou.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Distinctive conical limestone hills and dramatic karst formations visible to the south as the flight traverses the provincial borders.
Xiang River
The major waterway of Hunan province, appearing as a silver thread winding through the industrial and agricultural heartland.
Ganzhou Old City
Excellent views of the historic Song Dynasty city walls and the Yuzhao Terrace as the plane aligns for landing.
Gan River Confluence
The spectacular meeting point where the Zhang and Gong Rivers unite to form the Gan River, right in the heart of Ganzhou.
Subtropical Forests
Lush, dense green canopy covering the southern Jiangxi mountains during the final descent phase.
Opt for an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the karst peaks. The highlight of this side is the final 10 minutes of flight; ensure your window shade is up as you enter the Ganzhou basin to see the river junctions. In winter, this side often catches the sun, which can be bright, so polarized sunglasses are recommended.
Chengdu Metropolis
Expansive views of the Chengdu urban sprawl and the patchwork farmlands of the Sichuan Basin shortly after takeoff.
Wuling Mountain Range
Dramatic ridges and deep green valleys located in the border area between Chongqing and Hunan provinces.
Dongting Lake
On clear days, the shimmering waters of China's second-largest freshwater lake are visible on the far northern horizon.
Northern Jiangxi Hills
The transition from the rugged mountains of central China to the softer, rolling hills of the Jiangxi province.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to minimize sun glare. Keep an eye out approximately 50 minutes into the flight for the vast Wuling mountains. During summer, the atmospheric haze in the Sichuan Basin may obscure views initially, so window visibility usually improves as you cross into Hunan.
Distance: 1,183 km (735 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: KOW (25.853333, 114.778889)
Route Type: Domestic
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