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SWA → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the world-famous karst topography in Guangxi and Guizhou provinces, followed by the majestic transition into the Sichuan Basin and views of the distant Tibetan Plateau foothills.
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Rong River Delta
Aerial views of the winding river systems and coastal industrial hubs around the Chaoshan region shortly after takeoff.
Guangxi Karst Landscape
Breathtaking views of the jagged, cone-shaped limestone peaks characteristic of the region between Guilin and Hechi.
Guiyang Skyline
A high-altitude perspective of the 'Forest City' of Guiyang, surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Guizhou Plateau.
Sichuan Alps
On the final approach to Chengdu, the left side provides views of the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Daxue and Qionglai mountain ranges.
For the best visibility, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you as you travel west. The karst formations are most visible approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight. If the air is clear in Chengdu, the left side offers the only chance to see 7,000m+ peaks in the distance during the descent.
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Nanling Mountains
Densely forested mountain ranges and deep valleys along the northern border of Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.
Wu River System
The winding turquoise waters of the Wujiang River as it cuts through the limestone canyons of northern Guizhou.
Chengdu Urban Hub
A vast panoramic view of the rapidly expanding Chengdu metropolis and its distinctive ring-road architecture during landing.
Longquan Mountains
The narrow, green mountain ridge that marks the eastern boundary of the Chengdu Plain.
The right side is excellent for observing the dramatic change in terrain from the hills of Guizhou to the perfectly flat Chengdu Plain. Be aware that on afternoon flights, this side will face direct sunlight, which may cause significant glare and heat through the window.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 1,467 km (912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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