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YCU → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuncheng Guangong Airport (Yuncheng) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mount Hua (Huashan) shortly after takeoff and better perspectives of the dramatic Qinling Mountain ridges during the cruise phase.
Mount Hua (Huashan)
The most dramatic views of the 'Western Great Mountain' with its sheer granite cliffs visible early in the flight path.
Wei River Valley
The cradle of Chinese civilization, visible as a wide, fertile plain between the Yellow River bend and the mountains.
Qinling National Forest
Fly directly over the high-altitude peaks of the Qinling range, the natural geographic boundary between North and South China.
Chongqing Peninsula
As you approach CKG, see the dense skyscrapers and the iconic bridges spanning the Jialing and Yangtze rivers.
The right side is premier for landmarks. Mount Hua appears about 10-15 minutes after takeoff to the west. For evening flights, you may catch a sunset over the Sichuan Basin. On approach to Chongqing, this side typically offers a better view of the city's unique mountainous urban landscape and river confluences.
Yuncheng Salt Lake
Known as the 'Dead Sea of China,' look for vibrant, multi-colored mineral ponds immediately after departing YCU.
Yellow River S-Curves
The flight crosses the Yellow River near the Sanmenxia Reservoir area, showcasing the river's massive scale.
Funiu Mountains
Dense green ridges of the eastern Qinling range that provide a lush carpet of forest scenery during mid-flight.
Chongqing Eastern Suburbs
Industrial and residential expansion of the megacity nestled within the hills of the Sichuan Basin.
Choose this side for early morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes for the colorful salt ponds. During descent, look for the sprawling industrial parks that characterize Chongqing's eastern development zones.
Distance: 728 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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