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LUM â CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Mangshi Airport (Luxi) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the massive snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains and the dramatic 'Three Parallel Rivers' region, culminating in a view of Mount Gongga.
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Gaoligong Mountains
Densely forested ridges rising sharply immediately after takeoff from Mangshi.
Nu River Gorge
A deep, dramatic V-shaped valley where the Salween River carves through the terrain.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The distant, iconic glaciated peaks of the Lijiang region visible during the cruise phase.
Mount Gongga
The 'King of Sichuan Mountains,' a towering 7,556m peak visible on the approach to Chengdu.
Tibetan Plateau Edge
High-altitude landscapes where the plateau meets the rugged mountains of western Sichuan.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the deep gorges. Morning flights are superior as they offer the best clarity before heat haze or afternoon convection clouds obscure the 7,000m+ peaks. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best mountain panoramas.
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Erhai Lake
The crescent-shaped alpine lake near Dali, shimmering against the plateau backdrop.
Cangshan Mountains
The 19 peaks of Cangshan that flank the western side of the Yunnan Plateau.
Jinsha River
Aerial views of the upper Yangtze River's characteristic loops and turns.
Mount Emei
One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, often emerging from the sea of clouds near Chengdu.
Sichuan Basin
The dramatic transition from high mountains to the dense, misty plains surrounding Chengdu.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. On the descent into Chengdu, watch for the shift from rugged brown mountains to the lush, vibrant green of the Sichuan Basin. On clear days, the Leshan and Emei areas are visible to the south as you enter the terminal arrival route.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: LUM (24.4011, 98.5317)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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