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KHI → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Jinnah International Airport (Karachi) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Karakoram range and the interior Tibetan Plateau, offering a front-row seat to some of the world's highest and most remote peaks.
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Karakoram Giants
Direct views of K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum massif if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Aksai Chin Plateau
A stark, high-altitude desert landscape featuring salt flats and desolate mountain passes.
Tibetan Alpine Lakes
Stunning turquoise waters of lakes like Siling Co and Namtso glistening against the brown earth.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
The world's highest railway track occasionally visible as a thin line cutting through the wilderness.
Kunlun Mountains
The massive northern rim of the Tibetan Plateau stretching towards the horizon.
Opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, providing the best light for photography of the Karakoram peaks. Sit ahead of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion. The most dramatic mountain views usually appear 90 to 150 minutes after takeoff from Karachi. Ensure your window is clean, as the high-altitude sunlight is intense and highlights every smudge.
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Indus River Valley
The winding path of the Indus River as it cuts through the northern Pakistani terrain.
Himalayan Horizon
A distant but majestic panorama of the main Himalayan range, including peaks in Nepal and Bhutan.
Yarlung Tsangpo
The upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River carving deep valleys through Southern Tibet.
Mount Gongga
The 'King of Sichuan Mountains' visible as a massive snow-capped pyramid during the descent.
Sichuan Basin Drop-off
The dramatic and sudden transition from the 4,000-meter plateau down into the lush, misty Sichuan lowlands.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. During the final 45 minutes of the flight, the right side offers the best view of the Longmen Mountains and the steep descent into the Sichuan Basin. Keep an eye out for the 7,556m peak of Minya Konka (Mount Gongga) to the southeast during the initial descent phase.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 3,658 km (2,273 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 18 min
Departure: KHI (24.9065, 67.160797)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: International
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