While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into Chongqing provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the river confluence and mountainous terrain. Left-side seats capture the most impressive geography during descent.
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Flight Path
Haikou to Chongqing is 716 miles (1,153 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses northwestward over Hainan Island's interior (forested terrain), then over the northern coast into Guangdong Province. You'll pass over the Pearl River Delta region with its patchwork of agricultural land, rivers, and small towns. Further north, the landscape transitions to more rugged terrain with the foothills of the Nanling Mountains visible to the west. As you approach Chongqing, the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous with the Daba Mountains dominating the landscape—expect to see forested ridges, river valleys, and scattered towns nestled in valleys before the final descent into the Yangtze-Jialing river system.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HAK
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Qiongzhou Strait and the northern coast of Hainan Island as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the strait's blue waters and the transition from coastal development to open sea.
Landing at CKG
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Chongqing. You'll see the Jialing River and Yangtze River confluence, the dramatic urban landscape of Chongqing's peninsula, and surrounding forested hills as you approach from the southeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Jiangbei (CKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Haikou to Chongqing. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into Chongqing provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the river confluence and mountainous terrain. Left-side seats capture the most impressive geography during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Haikou Meilan International Airport in Haikou?
During takeoff from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Qiongzhou Strait and the northern coast of Hainan Island as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the strait's blue waters and the transition from coastal development to open sea. Notable sights include: Qiongzhou Strait, Hainan Island northern coastline, South China Sea, Haikou urban area receding below.
What can I see when landing at Jiangbei in Chongqing?
When landing at Jiangbei (CKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Chongqing. You'll see the Jialing River and Yangtze River confluence, the dramatic urban landscape of Chongqing's peninsula, and surrounding forested hills as you approach from the southeast. Notable sights include: Yangtze River, Jialing River, Chongqing urban peninsula, Daba Mountains (forested hills to the north and east).
How long is the flight from Haikou to Chongqing?
The flight from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) to Jiangbei (CKG) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 716 miles (1,153 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Haikou to Chongqing flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northwestward over Hainan Island's interior (forested terrain), then over the northern coast into Guangdong Province. You'll pass over the Pearl River Delta region with its patchwork of agricultural land, rivers, and small towns. Further north, the landscape transitions to more rugged terrain with the foothills of the Nanling Mountains visible to the west. As you approach Chongqing, the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous with the Daba Mountains dominating the landscape—expect to see forested ridges, river valleys, and scattered towns nestled in valleys before the final descent into the Yangtze-Jialing river system.