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KHN → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Yangtze River and the iconic Three Gorges landscape as the flight traverses the mountainous border between Hubei and Chongqing.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake is visible to the northeast during the initial ascent phase.
Yangtze River Bends
The winding silver ribbon of the Yangtze as it snakes through the plains of southern Hubei.
Three Gorges Region
Spectacular views of the rugged peaks and steep canyon walls near Wushan and the Hubei-Chongqing border.
Chongqing Confluence
The dramatic meeting of the brown Yangtze and green Jialing rivers as the plane descends into CKG.
Secure a window seat on the right for the most direct views of the Three Gorges. For flights arriving in the late afternoon, the lighting on the Yangtze is particularly striking. Be prepared for occasional haze near Chongqing, which can be pierced better with a polarising lens.
Nanchang Urban Area
Aerial view of the Gan River and the historic Tengwang Pavilion shortly after takeoff from KHN.
Jiuling Mountains
Dense, green mountain ridges stretching across the northern Jiangxi province.
Enshi Karst Landscape
Deep limestone canyons and dramatic sinkholes characteristic of the western Hubei mountain region.
Wuling Range
Atmospheric, mist-shrouded peaks that mark the transition into the Chongqing municipality.
Choose this side during sunset flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' reflecting off the karst valleys. It is generally quieter for photography as it avoids the direct southern sun glare during the middle of the day.
Distance: 903 km (561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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