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CZX โ†’ CKG

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic perspective of the Yangtze River's southern bends and the rugged karst topography of the Wulong region as you descend into Chongqing.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangtze River Bends

Watch the massive Yangtze River snake through the agricultural plains of Anhui and Hubei early in the flight.

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Wu Mountains

Cross the dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys that define the border between Hubei and Chongqing.

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Wulong Karst Vistas

As the plane descends, look for the unique sinkholes and high-altitude karst plateaus characteristic of southern Chongqing.

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Chongqing Skyline

Get a sweeping view of the 'Mountain City' with its vertical architecture and massive bridges spanning the rivers.

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River Confluence

Spot the distinct color divide where the Jialing River meets the Yangtze at the tip of the Yuzhong peninsula.

Sit on the left for the best views of the Yangtze River. On afternoon flights, this side will be away from the direct southern sun, reducing glare. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the terrain becomes extremely verticalโ€”keep your camera ready for the 'foggy city' urban density.

Right Side Highlights
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Changzhou Urban Grid

Immediate views of the high-speed rail corridors and industrial hubs of southern Jiangsu upon takeoff.

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Dabie Mountains

A view of the forested, high-altitude ridges of the Dabie range stretching across central China.

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Shennongjia Wilderness

Distant glimpses of the dense, misty forests of the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve to the North.

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Three Gorges Dam Area

Depending on the specific air corridor, you may see the massive reservoir and infrastructure of the Three Gorges project.

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Daba Mountains

The northern horizon is dominated by the steep, rugged Daba range as you enter the Sichuan Basin.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sunrise glare. It offers a better view of the more rugged, mountainous northern terrain. Watch for the sudden transition from the flat Yangtze delta to the sharp, jagged peaks of central China mid-way through the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,277 km (793 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min

Departure: CZX (31.919701, 119.778999)

Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Route Type: Domestic

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