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DEL → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain, including the jagged Karakoram range, the frozen peaks of the Kunlun Mountains, and the transition into the Gobi Desert landscapes.
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Karakoram Range
Distant views of some of the world's highest peaks, including the area around K2, visible shortly after crossing the Indian border.
Kunlun Mountains
A massive, snow-covered mountain chain that forms the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, offering stark, icy vistas.
Qaidam Basin
A high-altitude desert basin known for its unique salt lakes and hyper-arid, lunar-like landscapes.
Qilian Mountains
Richly colored mountain folds that transition from the plateau down toward the Hexi Corridor.
Great Wall Segments
As you approach the Beijing municipality, look for the ancient stone fortifications snaking along the ridges of the Yin Mountains.
Book an 'A' window seat for a daytime flight to witness the high-altitude contrast of snow and desert. The best light for photography is during the first half of the flight when the sun is to the south, illuminating the northern peaks clearly. Ensure you have a clear window, as the high-altitude glare can be intense over the snow.
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Views of the central Himalayan range and the high-altitude wilderness of the southern Tibetan Plateau.
Tibetan Alpine Lakes
Deep blue, sacred lakes like Namtso can often be spotted glistening amidst the brown and white plateau terrain.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded yellow-earth landscape of central China, featuring intricate terraced farming patterns.
Yellow River
Aerial views of the massive 'Ordos Loop' where the Yellow River curves through northern China.
Beijing Outskirts
The sprawling urban development and reservoir systems of the Huairou and Miyun districts during the final descent.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun rises to the east, casting long, dramatic shadows over the Tibetan Plateau's valleys. Watch for the 'Dragon's back' appearance of the Loess Plateau in Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. Keep an eye out for the Guanting Reservoir as the plane begins its final approach into PEK.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 3,809 km (2,367 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 29 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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