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CTU → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of the core Qinling Mountain range, the majestic bends of the Yellow River near Sanmenxia, and the transition into the Bohai Economic Rim.
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Qinling Range
The massive green wall of the Qinling Mountains, acting as the primary climate divider of China.
Yellow River
Deeply carved river bends and the Sanmenxia Reservoir area visible during the mid-flight segment.
North China Plain
A massive patchwork of agricultural fields stretching to the horizon as you exit the mountains.
Bohai Bay Coast
Distant views of the Bohai Sea and the busy industrial ports surrounding Tianjin during the descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the plains. Watch for the Yellow River roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight. On the final approach, look for the massive scale of the Tianjin port facilities if landing from the east.
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Longmen Mountains
Sharp mountain ridges forming the northwest boundary of the Sichuan Basin shortly after takeoff.
Loess Plateau
Unique geological erosion patterns and ancient terraced landscapes across Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.
Xi'an Cityscape
Aerial views of the sprawling Wei River valley and the urban expanse of the ancient capital.
Northern Taihang
The rugged western slopes of the Taihang Mountains as the flight nears the North China Plain.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to keep the sun behind you. In winter, look for snow-capped peaks at the very start of the flight. The Loess Plateau is most striking when shadows are long in the late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,546 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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