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HKG → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Hong Kong skyline upon departure and provides a more dramatic approach into Chongqing, featuring the winding Yangtze River and the city's dense skyscrapers.
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Hong Kong Skyline
A breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, and the dense urban forest of Hong Kong Island during departure.
Pearl River Delta
Bird's-eye view of the massive infrastructure including the HZMB bridge and the industrial heart of Guangdong province.
The Yangtze River
Follow the winding path of the mighty Yangtze as it snakes through the mountainous terrain towards the city.
Chongqing Urban Core
Dramatic views of the 'Mountain City' with its towering skyscrapers clustered at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
For the best views of the Hong Kong skyline, hope for a departure toward the east. On the approach to CKG, sit forward of the wing to see the river confluence. Late afternoon flights offer spectacular reflections off the Yangtze as you descend.
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Lantau Island Peaks
Immediate views of the rugged mountainous terrain of Lantau and the South China Sea after takeoff.
Guizhou Karst Plateau
A vast expanse of unique limestone tower karsts and deep valleys through northern Guangxi and Guizhou.
Wujiang River Gorges
Deep river canyons cutting through the limestone mountains as you approach the Chongqing border.
Choose a seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the dramatic shadows cast across the karst peaks during morning flights. The left side is particularly scenic during the mid-flight cruise over the Guizhou plateau.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,098 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: International
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