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CTU → ZUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Zhuhai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of dramatic karst mountain landscapes and a spectacular coastal approach featuring the iconic Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
Hengduan Mountains
On very clear days, distant views of the snow-capped Tibetan Plateau fringes are visible to the west.
Guizhou Karst Canyons
Deep river gorges and dramatic limestone sinkholes throughout the Guizhou plateau section.
Guangxi Pinnacles
Stunning 'sugar loaf' peaks and limestone towers typical of the iconic South China karst landscape.
Sea-Crossing Bridge
A spectacular view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the final descent phase.
Lingdingyang Bay
Vast maritime views of the Pearl River Estuary dotted with ships and small tropical islands.
The right side is the prime choice for daylight flights. Watch the landscape transform from Sichuan's basins to Guizhou's karst canyons. For the best photography of the sea bridge, wait for the descent into Zhuhai Jinwan when the plane typically banks over the water.
Chengdu Urban View
Expansive views of the Sichuan capital shortly after departure from Shuangliu Airport.
Sichuan Basin
Mosaic-like patterns of intensive agriculture and misty river valleys characteristic of the region.
Guiyang Skyline
The mountainous capital of Guizhou province nestled within high-altitude greenery.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged terrain marking the transition between the central highlands and the southern coast.
Pearl River Delta Sprawl
An endless sea of city lights from Foshan and Guangzhou during evening descents.
Select the left side for morning departures to minimize sun glare. It is particularly rewarding for night flights, offering views of the densely populated urban clusters of the PRD as the flight approaches Zhuhai.
Distance: 1,337 km (831 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: ZUH (22.006399, 113.375999)
Route Type: Domestic
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