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LJG → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic snow-capped peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the dramatic geography of the Hengduan Mountain range transition into the Sichuan Basin.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A stunning view of the 5,596-meter Shanzidou peak immediately after takeoff from Lijiang.
Jinsha River Gorges
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River winding through deep, narrow valleys of northern Yunnan.
Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)
On clear days, the highest peak in Sichuan can be seen towering in the distant northern horizon.
Sichuan Basin Transition
The dramatic shift from the high-altitude plateau to the lush, mist-covered hills of the Sichuan Basin.
Deyang-Chongqing Corridor
The dense urban clusters and agricultural patterns as the flight approaches the destination.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunlight hitting the eastern faces of the snow mountains. Visibility is often better in autumn and winter; summer flights may encounter cloud cover over the peaks. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Yunnan Plateau
The characteristic rolling red-soil hills and karst topography of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Yibin Confluence
Watch for the junction of the Min and Jinsha rivers forming the Yangtze River near Yibin.
Luzhou & River Bends
Aerial views of the Yangtze as it snakes through major industrial cities in southern Sichuan.
Chongqing Approach
Glimpses of the Yangtze's massive bridges and the dense high-rise architecture during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the winding Yangtze River as you enter the Chongqing area. In the late afternoon, this side offers a warm glow over the river valleys, though haze in the Sichuan Basin can sometimes limit long-range visibility.
Book Hotels in ChongqingDistance: 712 km (442 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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