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LYA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Luoyang Airport (Luoyang) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the scenic transition from the Yellow River valley to the Beijing outskirts.
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Taihang Mountains
A massive, rugged mountain range that defines the border between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain.
Yellow River Crossing
A view of the iconic 'Mother River' of China shortly after departing Luoyang, winding through the landscape.
Shijiazhuang Skyline
The sprawling urban center of Hebei province is clearly visible mid-flight against the backdrop of the mountains.
Beijing Western Hills
Beautiful forested ridges including the Fragrant Hills, visible as the aircraft maneuvers for approach into PEK.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the best mountain views. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Taihang peaks. In winter, these mountains are often snow-capped, providing stunning contrast against the plains.
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North China Plain
A vast, flat expanse of agricultural heartland that changes colors beautifully with the seasons.
Baoding Cityscape
A major historic city in Hebei that appears as a dense urban cluster amidst the surrounding farmland.
Beijing CBD Peaks
On very clear days, the distant skyscrapers of the Beijing Central Business District, including the China Zun, can be spotted.
Daxing Airport Glimpse
Depending on the exact flight path, you may see the massive 'starfish' shape of the new Daxing International Airport to the south.
Choose the right side (F seats) for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset glow over the plains. It is better for seeing the sheer scale of the North China Plain's development and urbanization near Beijing.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 700 km (435 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: LYA (34.741100311299995, 112.388000488)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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