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JIQ → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the rugged Wuling karst mountains to the terraced hills of the Sichuan Basin, with better opportunities to see distant snow-capped peaks on the horizon during the approach.
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Wuling Karst Formations
Dramatic limestone pillars and deep green valleys immediately visible after takeoff from JIQ.
Wujiang River Canyon
A striking view of the winding emerald-green river cutting through the mountain ranges.
Sichuan Basin Terraces
Intricate patterns of agricultural terracing covering the rolling hills as the terrain flattens.
Luzhou Urban Area
The convergence of the Yangtze and Tuo Rivers, showcasing significant bridge infrastructure.
Distant Tibetan Plateau
On clear days, the silhouette of Gongga Shan and the Qionglai Mountains appears to the west during descent.
Sit on the left for better lighting on afternoon flights as the sun moves south. Watch closely during the first 15 minutes of flight for the most dramatic mountain scenery. In winter, look for frost-covered peaks in the Wuling range.
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Yangtze River Mainstream
The massive scale of the Yangtze River winding its way toward the Three Gorges to the northeast.
Chongqing Metropolitan Fringe
Views of the industrial and residential sprawl of one of China's largest municipalities to the north.
High-Speed Rail Networks
Clear views of the Chengdu-Chongqing HSR lines cutting straight across the basin landscape.
Tianfu New Area
The modern skyline and rapid expansion of Chengdu's newest southern district during the final approach.
Chengdu City Center
A panoramic view of the vast, circular urban grid of Chengdu just before landing at CTU.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It provides a better sense of the sheer scale of urban development in the Sichuan Basin. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular road patterns of Chengdu.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 485 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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