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NKG → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Yangtze River's dramatic trajectory, including the spectacular Three Gorges and the rugged northern rim of the Sichuan Basin.
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Dabie Mountains
Rolling forested ridges visible shortly after departure from Nanjing.
Three Gorges
Spectacular aerial views of the Yangtze River cutting through deep, steep limestone canyons.
Three Gorges Dam
On clear days, you can spot the world's largest hydroelectric power station near Yichang.
Sichuan Basin Rim
The dramatic transition as the high mountain terrain drops into the vast, flat Chengdu plain.
The right side is the best for landscape photography. Watch the window approximately 50-60 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic river canyon views. Midday flights offer the best lighting to see into the depths of the valleys.
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Wuhan Urban Sprawl
A clear view of the massive metropolis of Wuhan and its numerous bridges crossing the Yangtze.
Yangtze South Bank
Continuous views of the river's winding path and the lush agricultural wetlands of Hubei province.
Daba Mountain Range
Dense, cloud-shrouded peaks as the plane enters the mountainous Chongqing and Sichuan regions.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is particularly rewarding for night flights, offering views of the brightly lit urban clusters of central China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,424 km (885 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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