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ZYI → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Guizhou Highlands to the Sichuan Basin, featuring jagged karst topography and distant glimpses of high mountain peaks like Mount Emei during the descent.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Dense clusters of limestone hills and deep sinkholes characteristic of northern Guizhou's unique geological landscape.
Distant Snow Peaks
On exceptionally clear days, the silhouette of the Daxue Mountains and Mount Emei can be seen on the western horizon.
Min River Confluence
The winding path of the Min River as it flows through the southern Sichuan plains towards the Yangtze.
Sichuan Terraces
Intricate agricultural terracing that follows the natural contours of the red-soil hills near the border.
Book an 'A' window seat for the best perspective. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the mountain ridges and reducing glare. Keep an eye out during the final 20 minutes of the flight for the high-altitude silhouettes to the west.
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Yangtze River Bends
Dramatic meanders of the upper Yangtze River (Jinsha River) near the industrial hub of Luzhou.
Luzhou Urban Area
A clear view of the 'Liquor City' with its bridges spanning the Yangtze and Tuo Rivers.
Longquan Mountains
The primary green lung of the Chengdu region, appearing as a long forest ridge just before landing.
Chengdu Expansion
The massive urban sprawl and modern infrastructure of the Tianfu New Area on the approach to Shuangliu.
Choose a 'K' or 'F' window seat. This side is excellent for afternoon flights when the sun lights up the Sichuan Basin. It provides the best view of the river navigation and the dense urban geometry of the cities within the basin.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 446 km (277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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