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LJG → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Lijiang Airport (Lijiang) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain shortly after takeoff.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A massive glaciated massif visible shortly after departure from Lijiang.
Haba Snow Mountain
Sits across the Tiger Leaping Gorge from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Jinsha River
Watch the upper reaches of the Yangtze carve through deep mountain trenches.
Gongga Shan
On clear days, the King of Sichuan Mountains is visible in the far distance.
Chengdu Basin
Witness the dramatic drop in elevation as the mountains meet the flat basin floor.
Choose a window seat on the left (Seat A) for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the snow-capped peaks. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from LJG, as the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is very close to the airport. In winter, the visibility of the snow line is significantly more dramatic.
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Liangshan Ranges
Rugged mountain terrain inhabited by the Yi people, featuring deep valleys and ridges.
Dadu River
A major river system known for its steep canyons and massive hydropower projects.
Mount Emei
One of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China, visible on the southern approach.
Leshan Confluence
The area where the Min and Dadu rivers meet, near the site of the Leshan Giant Buddha.
Chengdu Urban Sprawl
The vast residential and industrial expansion characteristic of Western China's primary hub.
The right side (Seat F) is better for seeing the sprawling plains of the Sichuan Basin during the descent phase. If flying in the late afternoon, this side may experience direct sunlight, so keep the window shade handy. Watch for the massive river confluences near Leshan as the plane begins its final approach into Chengdu.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: LJG (26.6800003052, 100.246002197)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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