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HFE → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hefei Luogang International Airport (Hefei) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic karst topography of the Enshi region and the winding paths of the Yangtze River as the flight traverses from central China into the Sichuan Basin.
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Yangtze River Bends
Witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River as it meanders through the Hubei province plains.
Enshi Grand Canyon
Dramatic views of deep limestone ravines and jagged karst peaks in southwestern Hubei.
Wuling Mountain Range
A sea of cloud-shrouded peaks that define the border between Hubei and the Chongqing municipality.
Chongqing South Bank
Views of the dense urban skyscrapers and the Nan'an district during the final descent into CKG.
For the most vivid colors, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you while viewing the mountains. During summer, the atmospheric haze is lower, offering clearer views of the river valleys. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the mountain transition.
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Dabie Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rugged ridges visible shortly after departure from the Hefei area.
Three Gorges Hinterland
The northern mountainous periphery of the famous Three Gorges region, featuring high-altitude terrain.
Sichuan Basin Edge
The distinct geographical transition where the mountains drop off into the hazy, fertile basin floor.
Jiangbeizui CBD
The modern glass towers of Chongqing's financial district are often visible if the plane approaches from the north.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flight leaves the mountains and enters the flatter, often misty Sichuan Basin. If the airport is landing toward the south, you'll get a great view of the Jialing River.
Book Hotels in ChongqingDistance: 1,043 km (648 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: HFE (31.78000068664551, 117.2979965209961)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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