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PVG → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Yangtze River's path, including the spectacular Three Gorges Dam and the dramatic transition from the flat plains of eastern China to the rugged mountains of the Sichuan Basin.
Nanjing Yangtze Bridges
The historic and modern spans across the Yangtze River as you pass the former capital.
Yangtze River Valley
The aircraft often parallels the winding path of the world's third-longest river.
Three Gorges Dam
The world's largest power station and a massive engineering marvel visible near Yichang.
The Gorges
Dramatic views of the Wu and Qutang Gorges where the river carves through high mountains.
Chongqing Peninsula
The dense 'Manhattan on the Yangtze' skyline during the final approach into Jiangbei.
The Three Gorges Dam is the crown jewel of this route; it typically appears about 70-80 minutes into the flight depending on wind. Use a window seat forward of the wing to clearly see the deep canyons of the Yangtze. This side is also best for seeing the Jialing River confluence with the Yangtze if the flight path circles north of the city.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible shortly after departure from Shanghai.
Wuhan Urban Area
The sprawling tri-city metropolis of central China divided by the Yangtze and Han rivers.
Wuling Mountains
Rugged karst formations and limestone peaks visible as the flight enters western Hubei.
Sichuan Basin Terraces
Intricate terraced farming patterns on the rolling hills of eastern Chongqing.
Sea of Clouds
Frequent low-level clouds over the damp southern valleys create a mystical landscape.
Choose a morning flight to avoid the sun's glare on the southern side. Keep a lookout approximately 20 minutes after takeoff for the intricate water networks around Suzhou and the expansive Taihu Lake. During the descent into CKG, the southern hills offer beautiful views of traditional terraced agriculture.
Distance: 1,461 km (908 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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