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JJN → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (Quanzhou) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more consistent view of China's diverse inland topography, including the northern edges of the Wuyi Mountains and a better angle of the Chengdu skyline during the final approach into CTU.
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Wuyi Mountains
The northern ridges of this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its dramatic peaks and biodiversity.
Poyang Lake Distant View
On clear days, the vast horizon of China's largest freshwater lake can be spotted to the north.
Xiang River Meanders
The winding path of the mighty Xiang River as it flows through the heart of Hunan province.
Daba Mountains
Dense, cloud-covered mountain ranges marking the northern boundary of the flight path into Sichuan.
Chengdu City Center
A sweeping view of the dense urban core of Chengdu, including high-rises and the Ring Road system on approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. It offers the best chance to see the sprawling urban density of Chengdu. If the flight path approaches CTU from the north, the right side provides a panoramic view of the Longquan Mountains.
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Quanzhou Bay
Aerial view of the Jinjiang River meeting the East China Sea immediately after takeoff.
Jiulong River Basin
Lush green river valleys cutting through the rugged terrain of southern Fujian.
Southern Karst Topography
Distinctive limestone peaks and clusters visible as the flight crosses into the Hunan-Guizhou border region.
Sichuan Basin Rim
The dramatic transition from high mountains to the misty, flat plains of the Sichuan Basin.
Tianfu New Area
Views of the rapidly developing southern districts of Chengdu during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides excellent views of the coastal transition early in the flight. Keep an eye out for the unique 'stone forests' typical of southern China's karst landscapes mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,577 km (980 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: JJN (24.7964, 118.589996)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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