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KHH → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Taiwan's rugged Central Mountain Range upon departure and a dramatic transition into the Sichuan Basin over the Longquan Mountains during arrival.
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Kaohsiung Harbor
A stunning aerial perspective of Taiwan's largest port and the iconic 85 Sky Tower immediately after takeoff.
Central Mountain Range
Panoramic views of Taiwan's spine, including peaks that exceed 3,000 meters, visible to the northeast.
Poyang Lake
Depending on the specific air corridor, you may spot the northern edges of China's largest freshwater lake.
Longquan Ridge
The final geographic barrier before descending into the flat, fertile Chengdu Plain.
Sit on the right for the best morning light on the Taiwanese mountains. During the descent into CTU, watch for the 'sea of clouds' often trapped in the Sichuan Basin. Look out for the abrupt change from the jagged mountains of eastern Sichuan to the perfectly flat agricultural grid of Chengdu.
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Taiwan Strait
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and busy shipping lanes connecting Taiwan to the mainland.
Xiamen Coastline
Clear views of the highly developed coastal architecture of Fujian province as you cross the shoreline.
Southern Fujian Hills
Rolling green hills and tea-growing regions characteristic of southeastern China's topography.
Chongqing Outskirts
On evening flights, the massive illuminated urban sprawl of the Chongqing municipality is visible.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the mainland. It provides a better view of the coastal cities like Xiamen and Quanzhou during the initial half of the flight. Use high-speed shutter settings for photos of the Fujian mountains to counter cabin vibration.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,855 km (1,153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: International
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