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CTU → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the lush Sichuan Basin over the rugged Qinling Mountains and the distinctive erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau.
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Qinling Mountains
The massive natural boundary between North and South China, featuring sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Wei River Valley
The fertile cradle of Chinese civilization near Xi'an, visible as a wide green corridor.
Loess Plateau
Unique geological formations with intricate yellow-earth canyons and terraced agricultural fields.
Taiyuan Basin
An aerial view of the industrial heart of Shanxi province surrounded by dry mountain ranges.
Wutai Mountains
Distant views of the sacred Buddhist peaks often dusted with snow in winter months.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to have the sun at your back, providing perfect illumination of the Qinling ridges. Watch for the sharp contrast as the green Sichuan landscape turns into the arid, rugged terrain of Shaanxi. During the final approach into Nanyuan, you may spot the southwestern outskirts of the capital.
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Yellow River Bend
The massive 'U' shaped turn of the Mother River as it flows through the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi.
Taihang Mountains
The steep eastern escarpment that separates the high Shanxi plateau from the low North China Plain.
Shijiazhuang Skyline
A dense urban sprawl marking the center of the Hebei province during the descent phase.
North China Plain
A vast, flat patchwork of agricultural land stretching toward the horizon as you approach Beijing.
Daxing International
In clear weather, the massive 'starfish' terminal of Beijing's newest airport is visible to the south.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the rising sun highlights the eastern slopes of the Taihang range. Keep an eye out for the Yellow River about 45 minutes into the flight. On the final descent into Nanyuan, this side often provides views of the expanding logistics hubs and suburban developments south of Beijing.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 1,522 km (946 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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