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TPE → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the core UNESCO Wuyi Mountains and the dramatic approach into the Sichuan Basin following the Yangtze River corridor.
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Taipei Cityscape
Panoramic views of the Tamsui River and Taipei 101 shortly after departing TPE.
Min River Estuary
The main waterway of Fuzhou as it empties into the East China Sea.
Wuyi Shan National Park
Breathtaking views of the granite peaks and deep valleys of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Poyang Lake Vistas
Distant views to the north of China's largest freshwater lake during the mid-flight cruise.
Yangtze River Gorges
The dramatic entry into the Chongqing area following the path of the Yangtze River.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into Chongqing (CKG), as the flight path often parallels the Yangtze River. For the best photography of the Wuyi Mountains, choose a flight departing around midday when the sun is high to minimize shadows in the deep valleys. Be aware that Chongqing is often foggy, so the best views are usually during the initial descent before entering the cloud layer.
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Taiwan Strait Crossing
The expansive blue waters separating Taiwan from the Asian mainland immediately after takeoff.
Southern Fujian Coastline
Aerial views of the densely populated Quanzhou and Xiamen coastal regions.
Southern Wuyi Ridges
High-altitude views of the tea-growing regions and folded mountain ranges of Fujian.
Xiang River Basin
The winding waterways and agricultural plains of central Hunan province.
Wuling Mountains
The rugged, often mist-shrouded peaks forming the natural border of the Chongqing municipality.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while crossing the Strait. This side is better for spotting the urban sprawl of southern Fujian cities. During the descent, look for the unique terraced farming common in the hilly terrain of the Chongqing outskirts.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,529 km (950 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: International
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