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GMP â PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Gimpo International Airport (Seoul) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenic value, including distant views of the North Korean border, the rugged Liaodong Peninsula, and a high probability of spotting the Great Wall of China during the descent into Beijing.
Bukhansan National Park
Striking granite peaks and forested ridges located just north of Seoul, visible shortly after departing Gimpo.
DMZ Glimpse
On clear days, the mountainous terrain marking the border between South and North Korea is visible to the north.
Liaodong Peninsula
The rugged coastline of Dalian and the northern rim of the Bohai Sea as the flight crosses from Korea to China.
The Great Wall
Look for the winding stone structures along the mountain ridges north of Beijing during the final approach patterns.
Ming Tombs Valley
The lush, protected valley housing the imperial mausoleums of the Ming Dynasty near the outskirts of the city.
The right side is essential for spotting the Great Wall; watch the mountain ridges carefully about 15-20 minutes before landing. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the northern Chinese mountains without the sun shining directly into your window.
Seoul Skyline
Aerial views of the Han River, Lotte World Tower, and the dense urban grid of southern Seoul immediately after takeoff.
Incheon Bridge
The massive cable-stayed bridge connecting Incheon to Yeongjong Island, visible as the plane heads west over the coast.
Bohai Bay Shipping
Vast fleets of cargo ships and tankers anchored or moving toward the major industrial ports of Tianjin and Tangshan.
Tianjin Megacity
The sprawling industrial landscape and skyscrapers of one of China's largest municipalities during the initial descent phase.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Korean coastline and the sunset if you are on a late afternoon flight. This side generally avoids direct sunlight during the westward morning journey, reducing glare for photography.
Distance: 927 km (576 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: GMP (37.5583, 126.791)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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