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YIH → CKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Chongqing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Three Gorges Dam shortly after takeoff and follows the winding path of the Yangtze River through the Wushan Mountains.
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Three Gorges Dam
The world's largest power station and massive ship locks visible just minutes after departure.
Yangtze River Bends
The iconic serpentine curves of the Yangtze as it carves through the rugged terrain.
Wushan Peaks
High-altitude views of the limestone peaks that define the famous Three Gorges scenery.
Chongqing Skyline
Spectacular views of the 'Mountain City' skyscrapers and the Jialing-Yangtze confluence on final approach.
Prepare your camera immediately after takeoff from YIH for the Three Gorges Dam. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the haze common in the Sichuan Basin. On the descent into CKG, the right side usually provides the best view of the dense urban core and the river peninsulas.
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Yichang Urban Center
Bird's eye view of Yichang city and its prominent bridges crossing the Yangtze River.
Qingjiang River Karst
Dramatic limestone formations and turquoise water of the Qingjiang River valley to the south.
Enshi Mountain Ranges
Densely forested ridges and deep ravines of the southwestern Hubei wilderness.
Chongqing Industrial Zones
The rapid expansion of Chongqing's eastern suburbs and heavy industrial complexes.
Sit behind the wing to capture the vast mountainous landscape of Enshi. Afternoon flights provide excellent soft lighting for the green valleys of southern Hubei. Keep an eye out for the Wu River confluence if the flight path dips south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 474 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Arrival: CKG (29.719200134277344, 106.64199829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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