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CTU â LYG
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Lianyungang Airport (Lianyungang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Qinling Mountains, which serve as the geographical dividing line between northern and southern China, as well as clearer views of the historic Central Plains urban centers.
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Chengdu Urban Skyline
View the sprawling metropolis of Chengdu and the dense Sichuan Basin immediately after takeoff.
Qinling Mountain Range
Witness the rugged, high-altitude peaks of the Qinling mountains, often topped with snow in winter months.
Central Plains Topography
The transition from mountain ranges into the vast, grid-like agricultural landscape of Henan province.
Luoyang and Zhengzhou
Distant views of these ancient and modern hubs along the southern edge of the Yellow River corridor.
Huaihe River Valley
Crossing the major river system that historically defines the climate boundary of eastern China.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best shadows over the Qinling peaks. Keep your camera ready about 25-40 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing. In winter, the contrast between the green Sichuan basin and the brown/white mountains is striking.
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Longquan Mountains
See the narrow mountain ridge that borders the eastern side of the Chengdu plain during departure.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A massive, deep-blue water body that serves as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Hongze Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as the aircraft descends into the Jiangsu plains.
Lianyungang Port
On final approach, view the industrial cranes and shipping traffic of one of China's major Silk Road maritime hubs.
The right side is superior for evening flights as the sun sets in the west, providing a golden glow over the water bodies like Danjiangkou and Hongze Lake. On clear days, you may see the Yellow Sea horizon as the plane descends toward Lianyungang.
Book Hotels in LianyungangDistance: 1,466 km (911 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: LYG (34.571667, 118.873611)
Route Type: Domestic
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