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DXB → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Tianshan Mountain range and better opportunities to spot the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing without the harsh southern sun glare.
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Elburz Mountains
Dramatic views of Northern Iran's mountain range, featuring the majestic snow-capped Mount Damavand.
Caspian Sea Coast
The lush green coastline of Iran contrasting sharply with the arid interior as you head toward Turkmenistan.
Tianshan Range
Stunning glaciated peaks and high-altitude lakes along the border of Kyrgyzstan and China.
Gobi Desert
Vast, desolate landscapes of the northern Gobi featuring unique rock formations and steppe terrain.
Great Wall of China
Potential sightings of the Ming-era Great Wall segments in the mountains north of Beijing during descent.
Choose a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Tianshan peaks. For the night-departure flights from DXB, dawn will break over Central Asia, making the left side perfect for sunrise photography over the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the rugged valleys of Hebei province.
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Zagros Mountains
Intricate salt domes and folded rock layers throughout the southern Iranian landscape.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran, showcasing surreal salt crusts and kaleidoscopic mineral patterns.
Taklamakan Desert
The 'Sea of Death,' featuring some of the tallest shifting sand dunes in the world.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded yellow-silt landscape of the Yellow River basin in Central China.
Be prepared for significant sun glare on this side as you fly eastward during the day. While the desert views are expansive, the details can be washed out by the southern sun. This side is better if you prefer seeing the vastness of the Taklamakan, but ensure your window is clean to minimize reflections.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 5,845 km (3,632 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 53 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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