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DLC → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhoushuizi Airport (Dalian) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Dalian coastline immediately after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the massive Tianjin Port infrastructure during the mid-flight transition.
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Dalian Bay
Get an immediate bird's-eye view of the Dalian Port and the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula after takeoff.
Tianjin Global Port
Witness the incredible scale of one of the world's busiest container ports, featuring massive cargo ships and automated terminals.
Yanshan Mountains
On the descent into PEK, look north to see the foothills of the Yanshan range which separates the plains from the plateau.
Eastern Beijing Suburbs
View the dense residential clusters of Tongzhou and the eastern districts as the plane aligns with the PEK runways.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from Dalian for the best coastal shots before the flight moves over the open sea. Visibility is highly dependent on regional air quality, so check the haze forecast.
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Bohai Sea Crossing
Enjoy a clear view of the vast Bohai Gulf as the aircraft traverses the water between Liaoning and the North China Plain.
Tianjin Binhai Skyline
Spot the modern skyscrapers and rapid urban development of the Binhai New Area as you cross back over land.
North China Infrastructure
Observe the complex network of high-speed rail lines and expressways connecting the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei megalopolis.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a better perspective of the vast agricultural grids of the North China Plain during the final approach. Keep an eye out for the Haihe River winding through Tianjin.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 443 km (275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: DLC (38.9656982421875, 121.53900146484376)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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