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MFM → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Macau International Airport (Macau) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic Taihang Mountains on the descent and avoids the direct morning sun glare during northward travel.
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Pearl River Delta
Immediate views of the dense urban landscapes of Guangzhou and Foshan after departure.
Nanling Mountains
Cross over the lush, green mountain ranges that separate Guangdong from central China.
Hunan Plains
Expansive views of the agricultural heartlands and winding river systems of central China.
Taihang Mountains
A spectacular mountain ridge that marks the boundary between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain.
Western Beijing Suburbs
On the final approach, view the rugged western hills that frame the capital city.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to enjoy a sunset over the inland mountains. Ensure you are seated behind the wing to capture the sharp contrast between the Taihang peaks and the flat Beijing basin during the descent.
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
Stunning aerial perspective of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge immediately after takeoff.
Shenzhen Skyline
Clear views of Ping An Finance Center and the rapidly growing high-tech corridors of Shenzhen.
Poyang Lake
Depending on the specific airway, look for China's largest freshwater lake in Jiangxi province.
Yangtze River
Cross the mighty Yangtze River, often visible near the city of Wuhan or Jiujiang.
Bohai Bay Coastline
Views of the industrial port zones and the distant coastline as you enter the Hebei airspace.
The right side is unbeatable for the first 10 minutes of flight to see the Greater Bay Area infrastructure. However, be aware that morning flights will have significant sun glare on this side. In winter, look for the 'Great Wall' of smog that sometimes sits over the North China Plain.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 2,014 km (1,251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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