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SZX → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic progression from the coastal Pearl River Delta to the iconic karst mountains of Guangxi and the rugged Guizhou plateau before descending into the heart of Chongqing's mountain-city landscape.
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Pearl River Estuary
Aerial perspective of the HZMB bridge-tunnel system and the bustling shipping lanes of the South China Sea.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The unique 'sugarloaf' limestone mountains near the Guilin region are visible as the flight heads northwest.
Guizhou Sky Bridges
Glimpses of massive high-altitude railway and highway bridges spanning deep river gorges across the plateau.
Simian Mountain Range
Lush, high-altitude forests and waterfalls marking the border between Guizhou province and Chongqing municipality.
Yuzhong Peninsula
On a typical northern approach, the left side provides a spectacular view of Chongqing’s densest skyscraper cluster.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when photographing the karst landscapes. Morning flights (08:00–10:00) are ideal for catching the light hitting the Guizhou gorges. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the dramatic descent into the Sichuan Basin.
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Direct views of the Ping An Finance Centre and the dense urban grid of Futian and Nanshan districts after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
The rugged natural boundary between Guangdong and Hunan, featuring deep green valleys and granite peaks.
Fanjingshan Peak
On clear days, the distinctive mushroom-shaped summit of this UNESCO site can be spotted in eastern Guizhou.
Yangtze River Bends
The mighty Yangtze winding through the Wuling mountains as the aircraft nears its destination.
Chongqing Industrial Hub
Views of the sprawling logistics ports and massive manufacturing zones that define the region's economic power.
The right side is excellent for viewing the departure from Shenzhen, particularly the rapid transition from urban sprawl to mountainous terrain. Visibility is best in autumn and winter; summer flights often encounter heavy cumulus clouds over central China which may obstruct the ground view for much of the mid-flight cruise.
Book Hotels in ChongqingDistance: 1,063 km (661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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