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TXN â CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunxi International Airport (Huangshan) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the winding Yangtze River and the majestic Three Gorges, providing a front-row seat to one of China's most iconic landscapes.
Mount Jiuhua
One of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, visible as a cluster of high peaks north of the flight path.
Three Gorges Dam
The massive concrete structure of the world's largest hydroelectric project visible as you cross the Yangtze valley.
The Three Gorges
Spectacular aerial perspectives of the deep canyons and turquoise waters of the Qutang, Wu, and Xiling gorges.
Daba Mountains
The rugged northern border of the Sichuan Basin, featuring sharp ridges and deep river-cut valleys.
Yuzhong Peninsula
Chongqing's dense urban core at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers visible during the descent into CKG.
This is the premier side for photography of the Yangtze River. Watch for the Three Gorges Dam approximately 45 to 55 minutes after departure. On approach to CKG, this side often provides the best view of the 'Foggy City' skyline and the Jialing River's distinct brown and green water mixing point.
Huangshan Massif
Breathtaking views of the granite peaks and ancient pines of Yellow Mountain shortly after departure from TXN.
Mufu Mountains
Rolling green ridges spanning the border between Hubei and Jiangxi provinces during the mid-flight phase.
Wuling Topography
Dramatic karst landscapes and misty valleys characteristic of the western Hubei mountain corridors.
Chongqing Nanshan
The lush green belt of the Nanshan mountains bordering the southern edge of the Chongqing metropolitan area.
Sit toward the back of the aircraft to minimize wing obstruction of the Huangshan peaks during takeoff. Since you are flying westward, the sun will be on the left (south) side for most of the day, so expect some glare during midday flights. Morning flights provide excellent soft lighting for the mountain terrain.
Distance: 1,121 km (697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: TXN (29.73329925537109, 118.25599670410156)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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