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XNN → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xining Caojiabu Airport (Xining) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, featuring the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Min Mountains and the sharp descent into the Sichuan Basin.
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Min Mountains (Minshan)
Look for Xuebaoding, the highest peak of the range, often covered in snow throughout the year.
Jiuzhaigou High Country
Fly over the rugged alpine valleys and dense forests adjacent to the famous Jiuzhaigou National Park.
Sichuan Basin Transition
Experience the visual drop as the flight moves from the high-altitude plateau down into the low-lying basin.
Jialing River
Follow the winding path of the emerald-colored Jialing River as it prepares to merge with the Yangtze.
Xining Valley Exit
Catch a panoramic view of the narrow Xining urban corridor squeezed between high mountain ridges during takeoff.
Sit toward the back of the cabin to ensure the wing doesn't block the view of the high peaks. This side is particularly spectacular in late autumn and winter when snow coverage on the Minshan range is at its peak. Be prepared for haze during the final 20 minutes of flight as you enter the basin.
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Qinling Mountains
View the massive mountain range that serves as the natural geographic boundary between Northern and Southern China.
Loess Plateau Fringes
Observe the unique terraced landscapes and yellow-earth erosion patterns shortly after departing Xining.
Bazhong Urban Area
See the sprawling urban clusters nestled within the mountainous valleys of northern Sichuan.
Yangtze River Arteries
Watch for the massive river's winding path and industrial activity as you descend into the Chongqing area.
Morning flights provide the clearest views of the Qinling range before clouds build up. During descent, look for the contrast between the high northern ridges and the lush, dense agriculture of the Sichuan Basin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 869 km (540 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: XNN (36.5275, 102.042999)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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