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PZI → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Bao'anying Airport (Panzhihua) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, including the sacred Mount Emei and distant glimpses of the snow-capped Gongga Shan massif.
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Jinsha River Gorge
Dramatic views of the winding upper Yangtze River cutting through deep canyons immediately after departure from Panzhihua.
Qionghai Lake
A large, beautiful high-altitude lake near Xichang city, visible as the flight tracks north through the mountains.
Mount Emei
The towering 3,099m sacred mountain often rises majestically above the cloud layer as the plane nears the Chengdu Basin.
Gongga Shan Peaks
On clear days, the distant snow-covered glaciers of Sichuan's highest peak are visible on the far western horizon.
For the most spectacular scenery, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain faces to the west. Seat 'A' is preferred. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing at CTU to capture Mount Emei. In autumn and winter, the air is clearer, providing better visibility of the distant Daxue mountain range.
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Daliang Mountain Range
View of the rugged, high-altitude ridges and traditional mountain villages of the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture.
Min River Confluence
Watch the transition as various mountain tributaries join the Min River before flowing into the flat Sichuan Basin.
Chengdu Plain Transition
A sharp contrast as the aircraft leaves the jagged mountains and enters the flat, densely populated agricultural heartland of Sichuan.
Basin Cloud Sea
The right side often provides a unique perspective on the thick fog and low clouds that characteristically fill the Sichuan Basin.
The right side (Seat K or F) is better for observing the geological transition from mountains to plains. It is generally less glare-heavy during afternoon flights. Look for the massive urban sprawl of the southern Chengdu metropolitan area during the final descent. Be aware that haze in the basin can sometimes limit visibility compared to the higher altitude mountain views on the left.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: PZI (26.54, 101.79852)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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