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FRA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior viewing experience for the vast Siberian wilderness, the stunning Lake Baikal, and the high-latitude opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis during winter months.
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Berlin & Baltic Coast
Bird's-eye view of the German capital and the shimmering coastlines of Northern Poland.
Ural Mountains
The jagged geological boundary that separates the European continent from Asia.
Siberian Taiga
An endless emerald carpet of coniferous forests crisscrossed by winding, silver river systems.
Lake Baikal
The world's deepest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive crescent-shaped blue jewel in the Siberian landscape.
Aurora Borealis
High probability of seeing the Northern Lights during the dark segments of high-latitude winter flights.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure unobstructed views of Lake Baikal, which typically appears 7 to 8 hours into the flight. On winter departures, keep the cabin lights dim and look north for the Aurora Borealis. If flying an airline that avoids Russian airspace, this side will instead feature the vast landscapes of Central Asia and the Caspian Sea's northern rim.
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Carpathian Mountains
The dramatic, rugged peaks of Central and Eastern Europe early in the flight.
Kazakh Steppe
Vast, undulating semi-desert plains with unique geological textures and salt pans.
Altai Mountains
Stunning snow-capped summits where Russia, Mongolia, and China converge.
Gobi Desert
The stark, beautiful emptiness of the Mongolian plateau with shifting sand dunes.
The Great Wall
Visible on the final approach into Beijing, snaking across the mountain ridges north of the city.
The right side is ideal for the final 45 minutes of the flight; as the plane descends into Beijing, you can often spot the Great Wall of China along the ridgelines. During the day, this side offers the best lighting for photographing the Altai Mountains. Be aware that southern routes (bypassing Russia) will offer spectacular views of the Caucasus and the Tian Shan ranges from this side.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 7,787 km (4,839 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 10 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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