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ENY → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Yan'an Ershilipu Airport (Yan'an) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Loess Plateau and the most iconic sections of the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing.
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Loess Plateau
Deeply eroded yellow-earth canyons and terraces typical of the Shaanxi and Shanxi regions.
Lvliang Mountains
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses into Shanxi province.
The Great Wall
Aerial views of the ancient stone fortifications winding along the mountain peaks north of Beijing.
Miyun Reservoir
The largest reservoir in North China, often visible during the approach into PEK.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch closely during the final 20 minutes of the flight; as the plane descends through the mountains north of Beijing, you can often spot the Badaling or Mutianyu sections of the Great Wall. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through regional haze.
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Yellow River
A stunning crossing of the Hukou area where the river carves through the brown earth.
North China Plain
The transition from mountains to the vast, flat agricultural heartland of China.
Beijing Urban Sprawl
The dense grid-like layout of the capital city's expanding eastern districts.
PEK Terminal 3
A bird's eye view of the massive, dragon-shaped terminal designed by Norman Foster.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. Look out for the distinct 'S' curve of the Yellow River shortly after takeoff from Yan'an. During the final approach, you may get a distant view of the Beijing CBD skyscrapers, including the China Zun tower, if visibility is clear.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 722 km (449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: ENY (36.636902, 109.554001)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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