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YIH → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a direct aerial view of the Three Gorges Dam shortly after departure and captures the most dramatic ridges of the Daba Mountains.
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Three Gorges Dam
A spectacular view of the world's largest hydroelectric project shortly after takeoff from Yichang.
Daba Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude mountain ridges that form the natural northern boundary of the Sichuan Basin.
Shennongjia Forest
Aerial glimpses of the dense, primeval forests known for their high biodiversity and 'wild man' legends.
Chengdu Urban Expansion
The vast, circular layout of the Chengdu metropolis as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff; the Three Gorges Dam is the primary highlight and is best seen from the right. For evening flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the mountains as you approach Chengdu.
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Qingjiang River
The emerald waters of the Qingjiang wind through deep limestone gorges in western Hubei.
Enshi Karst Topography
Distinguishable karst formations and deep sinkholes visible in the distance to the south.
Chongqing Outskirts
The heavy industrial sprawl and satellite cities of the Chongqing municipality as you enter the basin.
Sichuan Basin Terraces
Intricate patterns of terraced agriculture and rural settlements typical of the 'Land of Abundance'.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare, as the sun will be positioned to the southeast. It is also the better side for viewing the dense network of rivers that feed into the Yangtze from the south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 721 km (448 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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