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SYX → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
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.
Wuzhi Mountain
The 'Five Finger Mountain,' Hainan's highest peak, is visible shortly after departure from Sanya.
Nanning Urban Area
The dense urban sprawl and green spaces of Guangxi's capital city are often visible mid-flight.
Yangtze River Bend
The dramatic winding path of the Yangtze River as it cuts through the mountains south of Chongqing.
Chaotianmen Pier
On final approach, see the iconic junction where the brown Yangtze meets the green Jialing River.
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.
Beibu Gulf Coastline
Clear views of the western Hainan coastline and the distant Gulf of Tonkin during the initial climb.
Guizhou Karst Topography
Aerial perspective of the jagged limestone peaks and deep valleys of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Guangxi Rice Terraces
Intricate patterns of high-altitude agricultural terraces visible in the mountainous regions of northern Guangxi.
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.
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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