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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of Hainan's interior mountains and a spectacular vantage point for Chongqing's unique mountain-city skyline and river junctions upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
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Wuzhi Mountain

The 'Five Finger Mountain,' Hainan's highest peak, is visible shortly after departure from Sanya.

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Nanning Urban Area

The dense urban sprawl and green spaces of Guangxi's capital city are often visible mid-flight.

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Yangtze River Bend

The dramatic winding path of the Yangtze River as it cuts through the mountains south of Chongqing.

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Chaotianmen Pier

On final approach, see the iconic junction where the brown Yangtze meets the green Jialing River.

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Raffles City Chongqing

A bird's eye view of the horizontal skyscraper 'The Crystal' and the dense Yuzhong Peninsula.

The right side (Seats F/K/L) is essential for the approach into CKG. Request a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. During night flights, this side provides a breathtaking view of Chongqing's famous 'Hongya Cave' lights and riverfront illumination.

Left Side Highlights
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Beibu Gulf Coastline

Clear views of the western Hainan coastline and the distant Gulf of Tonkin during the initial climb.

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Guizhou Karst Topography

Aerial perspective of the jagged limestone peaks and deep valleys of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

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Guangxi Rice Terraces

Intricate patterns of high-altitude agricultural terraces visible in the mountainous regions of northern Guangxi.

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Chongqing Bridges

Spot the numerous massive bridges spanning the Jialing and Yangtze rivers as you enter the Sichuan Basin.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights as the sun sets to the west. It is also better for spotting the unique 'Sinkholes' (Tiankeng) topography common in the Guizhou-Chongqing border region.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,300 km (808 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min

Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)

Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)

Route Type: Domestic

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