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HKG → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal views upon departure, dramatic river crossings including the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, and the best vantage point for Beijing's urban sprawl during the descent into PEK.
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South China Coastline
Stunning views of the bays, islands, and coastal developments east of Hong Kong after departure.
Yangtze River Crossing
View the massive industrial hubs and heavy shipping traffic along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across Anhui and Shandong provinces.
Yellow River
The iconic silty-brown waters of the 'Mother River' as it winds through the northern plains.
Beijing Cityscape
Excellent views of the sprawling capital and the CBD skyscrapers when the flight approaches PEK from the south.
Book the right side for the best chance to see the Beijing city skyline during landing, as many flight paths curve around the city's eastern edge. For early morning departures, you will witness a spectacular sunrise over the East China Sea. During mid-winter, watch for frozen sections of the Yellow River and northern reservoirs which appear as bright white patches from 35,000 feet.
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Pearl River Delta
Aerial views of the dense urban networks of Shenzhen and Guangzhou shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Dramatic peaks and verdant valleys marking the transition from Guangdong into central China.
Poyang Lake
The shimmering expanse of China's largest freshwater lake located in Jiangxi province.
Western Hills
The rugged mountains that border Beijing to the west, visible during the final descent phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is particularly scenic during the first half of the flight when crossing the mountainous regions of Southern China. In winter, look for the sharp transition from green southern forests to the brown, arid landscapes of the north near the halfway point.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,992 km (1,238 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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