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CTU → TNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers superior views of the dramatic Qinling Mountain range and the winding Yellow River as you approach the North China Plain.
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Chengdu Skyline
Aerial view of the sprawling Chengdu metropolis and the Sichuan Basin immediately after takeoff.
Qinling Mountains
A spectacular view of the natural boundary between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Xi'an Outskirts
Potential views of the Wei River valley and the northern fringes of the ancient capital city of Xi'an.
Yellow River (Huanghe)
Multiple opportunities to spot the sediment-rich 'Mother River' as the flight paths cross it near the Shaanxi-Henan border.
North China Plain
The vast, patterned agricultural landscape that characterizes the approach into Shandong Province.
Sit on the left for the best perspective of the Qinling Mountains' northern face. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun, making photography of the Yellow River much easier. Look for the distinct change from lush green mountains to the flatter, drier loess plateau and plains.
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Longmen Mountains
Distant views of the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau rising from the Sichuan Basin.
Han River Valley
Scenic views of the lush greenery and waterways of the Hanzhong area south of the main mountain ridges.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
On clear days during the descent into Jinan, look south to see the silhouette of China's most sacred mountain.
Jinan City Center
Panoramic views of the 'City of Springs' and its urban density during the final descent into Yaoqiang Airport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. Keep an eye out for Mount Tai during the final 20 minutes of the flight; it will appear as a prominent massif to the south. In summer, this side offers great views of the cumulus cloud formations over the central plains.
Book Hotels in JinanDistance: 1,410 km (876 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Route Type: Domestic
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