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KWL → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (Guilin) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Li River karst landscape immediately after departure from Guilin and provides a more direct perspective of the Chengdu city skyline and the Longquan Mountains during the descent into the Sichuan Basin.
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Li River Curves
The world-famous winding river and dramatic karst towers visible shortly after takeoff from KWL.
Wu River Gorges
The majestic blue waters of the Wu River cutting through the limestone cliffs of northern Guizhou.
Longquan Mountain Range
The scenic green ridge that marks the eastern boundary of the Chengdu plain during the approach.
Chengdu Metropolis
Expansive views of the high-rise urban sprawl and the financial district as the aircraft aligns for landing.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Guilin karst peaks in gold without glare. During the descent into CTU, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the rural mountains and the sudden appearance of the massive Chengdu urban area.
Book Hotels in ChengduSouthwestern Karst Peaks
Bird's-eye view of the dense limestone formations extending from Guangxi into southern Guizhou province.
Beipan River Canyons
Deep river gorges and high-altitude infrastructure projects spanning the rugged Guizhou plateau.
Sichuan Basin Patchwork
The dramatic transition from high mountains to the vibrant green agricultural grids of the fertile Sichuan lowlands.
Sit toward the rear of the plane to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the deep canyon systems of Guizhou. On clear days, the western horizon may occasionally reveal the distant, high-altitude peaks of the Tibetan Plateau during the final cruise phase.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 844 km (524 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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