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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River valley and the dramatic transition from the hills of central China into the high Daba Mountains before entering the Sichuan Basin.

Right Side Highlights
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Gan River

Follow the winding course of the Gan River shortly after departing from Ganzhou Airport.

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Yangtze River Crossing

Dramatic aerial views of the Yangtze River as it carves through the landscape near the Chongqing border.

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Daba Mountains

High-altitude ridges with sharp peaks that mark the northern boundary of the Sichuan Basin.

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Chongqing Outskirts

The dense residential clusters and infrastructure of the Wanzhou and Fuling districts.

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Longquan Mountains

The final mountain ridge before the plane descends into the vast Chengdu metropolis.

Sit on the right side during morning flights for the best lighting on the terrain. Watch for the Yangtze River crossing about two-thirds of the way through the flight, which is the scenic highlight of this route.

Left Side Highlights
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Jinggang Mountains

View the rugged, forested peaks along the border of Jiangxi and Hunan provinces early in the flight.

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Hengshan Mountain

One of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, visible as a prominent cluster of peaks in central Hunan.

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Loudi Urban Sprawl

The industrial and urban layout of central Hunan cities provides a contrast to the surrounding greenery.

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Wuling Mountains

Distant views of the karst-like formations that characterize the landscape leading toward Zhangjiajie.

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Sichuan Basin Edge

The landscape transforms into the flat, fertile Chengdu Plain during the final approach.

The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the southern Chinese highlands. Look for the sacred peaks of Hengshan in Hunan approximately 30-40 minutes after takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,183 km (735 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min

Departure: KOW (25.853333, 114.778889)

Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Route Type: Domestic

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