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FUO → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Foshan Shadi Airport (Foshan) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of China's major water systems, including the Pearl River Delta, Poyang Lake, and the winding Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, combined with a clear view of the North China Plain on descent.
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Pearl River Delta
Immediate views of the dense urban fabric of Foshan and Guangzhou during the initial climb.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, presenting a vast expanse of blue and green amidst the Jiangxi landscape.
Yangtze River Crossing
The mighty river carving through the landscape, usually seen around the Anhui or Hubei border.
The Yellow River
The iconic sediment-rich 'Mother River' of China, visible as it snakes through the North China Plain.
Beijing Daxing International
A spectacular bird's-eye view of the 'Starfish' terminal building as you pass its eastern side on the approach to Nanyuan.
Tianjin Outskirts
Views of the industrial and residential corridors connecting the capital with the Bohai Sea.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing to capture the Yellow River and the stunning architecture of the Daxing airport area. Note that smog over the North China Plain can frequently obscure ground details, so winter flights often offer the best visibility.
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Nanling Mountains
The rugged mountain range acting as a natural border between the humid south and central China.
Wuhan Urban Cluster
A glimpse of the sprawling metropolis where the Han River meets the Yangtze, often visible on clear days.
Central Plains Patchwork
The vast agricultural heartland of Henan province, featuring a dense grid of farmland and villages.
Taihang Mountain Range
The dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau, marking the boundary between the mountains and the plains.
Southern Beijing Suburbs
Low-altitude views of the developing aerospace and industrial hubs of Daxing and Langfang before touchdown.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the morning to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting the sharp escarpments of the Taihang Mountains as you approach the capital region in the final 30 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,883 km (1,170 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: FUO (23.0832996368, 113.069999695)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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