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CTU → ZYI
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the flat Sichuan Basin into the rugged, deep-cut valleys and karst peaks of the Dalou Mountain range.
Western Sichuan Fringe
On clear days, distant views of the high-altitude peaks marking the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Chishui River Valley
The famous 'Red Water' river carving through deep canyons and lush subtropical forests.
Dalou Mountains
Sharp limestone ridges and karst topography that define the rugged landscape of Northern Guizhou.
Guizhou Megabridges
Look closely for massive suspension bridges spanning deep mountain gorges, a hallmark of regional engineering.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic terrain changes. Late afternoon flights provide excellent shadow contrast, making the karst mountain peaks appear more three-dimensional. Keep your camera ready shortly after reaching cruising altitude for the best mountain vistas.
Chengdu South
Aerial view of the rapidly expanding Tianfu New Area and the urban layout of southern Chengdu.
Min River Confluence
Watch the Min River wind through the basin as it journeys toward its meeting point with the Yangtze.
Luzhou Highlands
Rolling hills and agricultural terracing as the plane approaches the southern border of Sichuan.
Zunyi Xinzhou District
Final approach views over the developing industrial and residential zones surrounding the airport.
Choose an early morning flight to see the Sichuan Basin mist lifting from the river valleys. The left side is better for spotting the dense urban development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
Distance: 446 km (277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)
Route Type: Domestic
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