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HYN → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Huangyan Luqiao Airport (Huangyan) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for witnessing China's coastal engineering marvels, including the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, and the dramatic transition from the East China Sea to the industrial hubs of the north.
Zhejiang Coastline
Stunning views of the scattered islands and jagged bays of the Taizhou archipelago.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The iconic 36km S-shaped cross-sea bridge is a major highlight visible early in the flight.
Shanghai Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Lujiazui are visible in the distance across the Yangtze estuary.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive scale of the river's mouth where it meets the East China Sea near Nantong.
Bohai Bay & Tianjin
Coastal views of northern China's largest port and the heavy maritime traffic of the Bohai Sea.
Sit on the right side for morning departures to catch the sunlight reflecting off the East China Sea and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge. This side is also ideal for spotting the industrial ports of Tianjin during the final 20 minutes of the flight. Bring a polarized lens filter to cut through coastal haze.
Kuaiji Mountains
Rugged, verdant mountain ranges of Zhejiang province visible shortly after departure.
Lake Taihu
Expansive views of the western shores of China's third-largest freshwater lake.
Nanjing Metropolitan Area
Aerial view of the historic 'Southern Capital' and its surrounding urban sprawl.
North China Plain
The geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields stretching across Anhui and Shandong.
Taihang Mountains
Distant views of the western mountain ridges as the flight approaches the Beijing basin.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for the inland mountain ranges and Lake Taihu. During the descent into PEK, look for the Great Wall winding through the mountains to the far northwest if visibility is high.
Distance: 1,355 km (842 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: HYN (28.56220054626465, 121.4290008544922)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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