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BKK → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic geographic variety, featuring the rugged mountains of Laos, the iconic limestone karsts of Southern China, and the stunning Taihang mountain range on the approach to Beijing.
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Mekong River Basin
Aerial views of the winding Mekong River as it snakes along the border between Thailand and Laos.
Guilin Karst Peaks
The unique, jagged limestone formations of the Guangxi region, world-renowned for their misty, vertical beauty.
Yangtze River Crossing
A spectacular view of China's longest river as the flight path crosses the middle reaches near Hubei.
Taihang Mountains
Impressive ridges and deep canyons that mark the transition from the Loess Plateau to the North China Plain.
Western Hills of Beijing
The scenic mountain range that forms the natural western boundary of the Chinese capital.
To capture the best photography of the Karst mountains, choose a daytime flight departing BKK before noon to have the sun behind you. This side also avoids the harsh afternoon glare when flying north-northeast.
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Gulf of Tonkin
Distant views of the northernmost part of the South China Sea and the coastal plains of Vietnam.
Pearl River Delta
The shimmering urban density of the Greater Bay Area can often be spotted on the eastern horizon.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, which changes size dramatically based on the season.
Yellow River Meanders
The historic, sediment-rich 'Mother River' of China as it flows through the fertile Henan plains.
Beijing CBD Skyline
During standard south-to-north landing patterns, this side provides views of the skyscrapers in central Beijing.
If you are on a red-eye or early morning flight, the right side is the 'sunrise side,' offering beautiful dawn colors over the North China Plain. Keep an eye out for the massive industrial clusters near Tianjin as you descend.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 3,317 km (2,061 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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