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TSN → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic geological transition between the North China Plain and the towering Taihang and Qinling mountain ranges.
Taihang Mountains Ridge
A spectacular view of the steep escarpment where the North China Plain meets the Shanxi Plateau.
Shijiazhuang Cityscape
Aerial view of the capital of Hebei province situated right at the foot of the mountains.
Sanmenxia Reservoir
Visual of the massive Yellow River dam and the rugged canyon landscape surrounding the reservoir.
Qinling Mountain Range
The massive geographical and biological divide between North and South China, featuring snow-capped peaks in winter.
Daba Mountains
Dense, green forested ridges that signal the final approach into the mountainous Chongqing municipality.
Jialing River
Watch the winding Jialing River carve deep valleys through the hills as the plane descends into CKG.
The right side is superior for geological enthusiasts. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Taihang and Qinling ranges, creating deep shadows that emphasize the rugged topography. Ensure a window seat well away from the wing to capture the sharp contrast between the flat plains and the sudden mountain walls.
Tianjin Binhai Skyline
Panoramic views of the Haihe River winding through the dense urban architecture of Tianjin shortly after takeoff.
North China Plain
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields extending to the horizon across Hebei and Henan provinces.
Yellow River Crossing
View of the wide, sediment-rich 'Mother River' of China as it meanders through the central plains.
Mount Song (Songshan)
Distant views of one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, home to the famous Shaolin Temple.
Nanyang Basin
The urban sprawl of Nanyang surrounded by fertile plains before the terrain turns more rugged.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft sunrise light over the plains. Look for the distinct yellow hue of the Huanghe (Yellow River) which is particularly prominent from high altitudes. During the descent into Chongqing, watch for the dense fog layers common to the Sichuan Basin.
Distance: 1,432 km (890 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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