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JGS → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Jinggangshan Airport (Jian) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of the dramatic Wuling mountain ranges and the sprawling urban landscape of Chongqing before the descent into the Sichuan Basin.
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Wuling Mountain Range
Deep ravines and limestone pillars characteristic of the Zhangjiajie region to the north.
Yangtze River Tributaries
Complex river systems feeding into the Three Gorges area of the Yangtze.
Chongqing Sprawl
The dense high-rises and bridges of the world's largest municipality at the river confluence.
Daba Mountains
The northern boundary of the Sichuan Basin, visible as a dark wall on the horizon.
Longquan Ridge
The final mountainous barrier before the aircraft enters the Chengdu metropolitan airspace.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Sichuan Basin. Keep your camera ready midway through the flight for a potential view of Chongqing's unique 'Mountain City' geography. Visibility is significantly better in autumn and winter when the regional haze is less dense.
Book Hotels in ChengduLuoxiao Mountains
Rugged, forested peaks immediately visible after departure from Jinggangshan.
Xiang River Valley
A major waterway of Hunan province winding through lush agricultural valleys.
Hengyang City
A glimpse of this major transport hub and its surrounding industrial sprawl.
Guizhou Karst
Distant views of the iconic limestone plateau formations to the southwest.
Sichuan Basin Rim
The dramatic transition from the high mountains to the flat, fertile Chengdu plains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. This side is particularly scenic during the first 30 minutes of flight as you clear the Jiangxi-Hunan border ranges. Watch for the sharp contrast in terrain as you cross the Longquan Mountains during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,130 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: JGS (26.8568992615, 114.736999512)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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