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KHG → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Kashgar Airport (Kashi) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to some of the world's most dramatic high-altitude landscapes, including the Kunlun Mountains and the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Kunlun Mountains
Spectacular views of one of the longest mountain chains in Asia, featuring massive glaciers and 6,000m+ peaks.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' reveals a desolate, high-altitude wilderness with frozen lakes and permafrost textures.
Glacial Flows
Intricate glacial tongues and moraines visible in the high valleys of the Kunlun and Altun ranges.
Min Mountains
Rugged terrain marking the eastern edge of the plateau before the steep drop into Chengdu.
Gongga Shan Distant View
On very clear days, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' may be visible on the southern horizon during the final cruise phase.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers. Book a midday or afternoon flight to have the sun behind or above the plane, illuminating the southern peaks perfectly. The transition from the high plateau to the Chengdu plains is one of the most rapid elevation drops you will see from the air.
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Taklamakan Desert
Expansive views of the 'Sea of Death' with intricate sand dune patterns stretching to the horizon.
Tianshan Mountains
Distant but visible snow-capped peaks of the 'Celestial Mountains' to the north.
Qilian Mountains
As you head east, the jagged ridges of the Qilian range provide a stunning transition toward central China.
Hexi Corridor
Historical silk road passage visible between the desert and the mountain ranges.
Sichuan Basin
A dramatic shift from arid desert to the lush, green, and often misty landscape of the Sichuan province.
Choose a window seat forward or aft of the wing to capture the vastness of the Tarim Basin. Morning flights offer the clearest air for spotting the distant Tianshan range. During descent into CTU, look for the rapid change in vegetation as you enter the humid Sichuan Basin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,716 km (1,688 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 37 min
Departure: KHG (39.5429000854, 76.0199966431)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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