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KWE → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographic transition, showcasing the rugged Karst topography of Guizhou, the massive Qinling mountain divide, and the sharp escarpments of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.
Guiyang Karst Landscape
Unique limestone formations and cone-shaped hills surrounding the Longdongbao area immediately after takeoff.
Qinling Mountains
The massive mountain range acting as the natural boundary between North and South China, featuring snow-capped peaks in winter.
Loess Plateau
View the intricate erosion patterns and terraced fields of Shaanxi province's unique yellow earth landscape.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic cliffs and deep canyons that mark the transition from the high plateaus to the North China Plain.
Juyongguan Great Wall
Visible during specific western arrival patterns into PEK, winding across the ridges of the Jundu Mountains.
Choose a window seat on the left (typically seat A) to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun while flying north. For morning flights, this side provides soft lighting perfect for photographing the Qinling ridges. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes before landing to catch the Taihang mountain range as the plane begins its descent.
Yangtze River Crossing
Aerial view of the winding Yangtze River as the flight path crosses from Guizhou into the central provinces.
Central China Plains
A vast patchwork of agricultural fields in Henan and Hebei provinces, creating a colorful geometric mosaic.
Yellow River
Look for the distinct silty brown waters of China's mother river cutting through the northern plains.
Tianjin Megacity
On clear days, the massive urban sprawl and industrial zones of the Tianjin port area are visible to the east.
Beijing CBD Skyline
If landing from the south, the right side offers views of the China Zun and other skyscrapers in Beijing's financial district.
The right side (typically seat F) is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the North China Plain. It provides a better view of the massive urban clusters of the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis during the final approach. If flying in summer, look for massive thunderhead clouds that frequently form over the plains in the afternoon.
Distance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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