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TAO → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides front-row seats to the sacred Mount Tai and the rugged Qinling Mountain range, offering more dramatic elevation changes.
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Mount Tai (Taishan)
The 'First of the Five Great Mountains,' visible as a prominent granite massif roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
Henan Agricultural Basin
A vast geometric patchwork of farmlands stretching across the North China Plain.
Qinling Mountains
A massive natural barrier between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Jialing River
The dramatic, serpentine loops of the Jialing River as it carves through the karst landscape towards Chongqing.
The right side is best for morning flights for optimal lighting on the Qinling peaks. Mount Tai is the key landmark to spot early in the flight; look north-west of the flight path. During winter, the Qinling peaks are often snow-capped, providing a stark contrast to the plains.
Book Hotels in ChongqingJiaozhou Bay
Expansive views of the Qingdao coastline and the world's longest cross-sea bridge shortly after takeoff.
Hongze Lake
One of the largest freshwater lakes in China, appearing as a shimmering silver expanse in the afternoon sun.
Yangtze River Corridor
The winding path of the Yangtze River becomes visible as the flight enters the Hubei-Chongqing border region.
Chongqing Southern Districts
Urban density and the mountainous terrain of Nanan and Banan districts during the final approach.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge immediately after departure if taking off towards the south. This side offers better views of the urban sprawl of the Yangtze basin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,471 km (914 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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