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YNT → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Qinling and Daba mountain ranges before entering the Sichuan Basin.
Shandong Highlands
The rolling hills and rugged interior terrain of the Shandong Peninsula shortly after departure.
Qinling Mountains
The massive, snow-dusted natural boundary dividing Northern and Southern China, visible mid-flight.
Yellow River Gorges
Views of the river as it carves through the Loess Plateau further to the northwest.
Daba Mountains
A dense sea of forested ridges and deep valleys that mark the threshold of the Sichuan region.
Chengdu Plain
The lush, vibrant green sprawl of the 'Land of Abundance' during the approach into Shuangliu.
This is the preferred side for afternoon flights to see the Qinling peaks illuminated. Watch the terrain transition from flat plains to 3,000-meter peaks approximately 45-60 minutes before arrival.
Bohai Sea Coast
Aerial views of the Yantai shoreline and the blue waters of the Bohai Sea immediately after takeoff.
North China Plain
The vast, patchworked agricultural landscapes of Shandong and Henan provinces stretching to the horizon.
Zhengzhou Urban Area
The dense skyline and transport hubs of central China's major logistics center.
Yellow River Meanders
Significant sightings of the silt-rich 'Mother River' as the flight path crosses its southern basin.
Longmen Mountains
The eastern rim of the Sichuan Basin appearing as the flight begins its final descent.
Sit on this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is superior for observing the coastal exit from Yantai and the expansive urban layouts of Henan province.
Distance: 1,773 km (1,102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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