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DQA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Saertu Airport (Daqing) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the northern plains to the Yanshan Mountains and the historic Great Wall.
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Horqin Grasslands
The mosaic of pastures and sandy patches of the Inner Mongolian border transition zone.
Yanshan Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks that define the rugged northern boundary of the North China Plain.
Great Wall Sections
Identify the ancient stone walls snaking across the high mountain ridges north of the capital.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive body of water nestled within the valleys, often used as a waypoint for PEK arrivals.
Huailai Vineyards
Lush green agricultural patches near the mountains often visible in summer and autumn.
The right side is essential for spotting the Great Wall during the final descent into PEK. Aim for an afternoon flight to avoid the sun's glare, and look for the wall along the highest ridges of the Yanshan range about 20 minutes before landing. In winter, the Great Wall stands out more clearly against the brown or snow-dusted mountains.
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Daqing Oilfields
View thousands of pumping units across the vast wetlands right after takeoff from DQA.
Songhua River Basin
The complex waterways and oxbow lakes of the Songliao Plain winding through the landscape.
Shenyang Periphery
The dense industrial and urban layout of Liaoning Province visible from a distance.
Eastern Yanshan
The eastern reaches of the mountain range protecting the Beijing basin during descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the wetlands of Heilongjiang in soft light. It is particularly striking in winter when the landscape is covered in snow and ice, emphasizing the industrial scale of the oilfields.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,012 km (629 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DQA (46.7463888889, 125.140555556)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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