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HIA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Lianshui Airport (Huai An) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers premium views of the sacred Mount Tai and a spectacular urban panorama of Beijing's skyline and historical sites during the final approach.
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Huai'an Cityscape
View the historic intersection of the Grand Canal and modern urban layouts shortly after takeoff.
Mount Tai
Spot the silhouette of China's most sacred mountain peak rising from the Shandong plains.
Yellow River
Watch the iconic sediment-rich 'Huanghe' as it winds its way across the central flight path.
North China Plain
Endless geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.
Beijing Landmarks
Aerial views of the Olympic Park, Bird's Nest, and the CBD skyscrapers during the southern descent.
Book an afternoon flight to experience a dramatic sunset over the Taihang Mountains. On the final descent into PEK, keep your eyes peeled for the Summer Palace and the Fragrant Hills if the aircraft approaches from the west or south. This side generally provides the best urban photography opportunities of the capital.
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Bohai Coastline
The shimmering eastern horizon where the North China Plain meets the Bohai Sea.
Shengli Oilfield
Intricate industrial networks and drilling infrastructure visible near the Yellow River delta.
Tianjin Port
One of the world's largest shipping hubs featuring vibrant colors of thousands of shipping containers.
Yellow River Delta
The unique geographic fan where the river meets the sea, creating distinct silt patterns.
Yanshan Range
Rugged mountains north of Beijing often visible during the aircraft's standard arrival patterns.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon glare and enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Bohai Sea. If the flight enters a northern holding pattern, you may be lucky enough to spot sections of the Great Wall winding through the mountains near Huairou or Miyun.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 735 km (457 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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