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YCU → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuncheng Guangong Airport (Yuncheng) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic Qinling Mountains, including Mount Taibai, and the dramatic transition from the arid North to the lush Sichuan Basin.
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Wei River Valley
The fertile cradle of Chinese civilization stretching out towards the city of Xi'an.
Qinling Main Ridge
The massive geographical wall that separates Northern and Southern China, featuring dramatic 3,000m+ peaks.
Mount Taibai
The highest peak in eastern mainland China, often retaining snow on its summit well into the spring.
Hanzhong Basin
A stunning high-altitude valley nestled between the Qinling and Daba mountains.
Jialing River Gorges
Deeply incised river valleys and winding turquoise waters visible as the plane enters Sichuan airspace.
This is the 'scenic side' for this route. For the best photography of the Qinling Mountains, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the northern faces of the peaks. Keep your camera ready approximately 25-40 minutes after takeoff from Yuncheng.
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Yellow River Bend
View the massive curves of the Yellow River near the Sanmenxia Reservoir shortly after departure.
Funiu Mountains
The eastern spurs of the Qinling range featuring dense forest cover and jagged ridges.
Sichuan Basin Patchwork
A vibrant green landscape of terrace farming and dense rural settlements as you descend.
Eastern Chengdu Sprawl
The rapidly expanding urban landscape of the Longquanyi District and the Longquan mountain range.
Sit on this side during late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It offers excellent views of the Yellow River's unique silt-colored waters during the first 15 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 832 km (517 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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