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MUC → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular sequence starting with the Bavarian Alps, followed by the vast Central Asian ranges, and concluding with the Great Wall of China during the descent into Beijing.
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Bavarian Alps
Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped German and Austrian Alps stretching toward the horizon.
Caspian Sea
Cross the world's largest inland body of water, often showing vibrant turquoise shallows near the coast.
Tien Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' provide some of the most dramatic high-altitude peak views on the journey.
Gobi Desert
Vast orange dunes and rocky plateaus stretching across southern Mongolia into northern China.
The Great Wall
During the descent into PEK, look for the ancient stone structures snaking along the ridges of the Huairou District.
Miyun Reservoir
A massive sapphire-colored water body that serves as a primary landmark for the final approach to Beijing.
This side is superior for the arrival phase. Most flights approach Beijing Capital from the north; sitting on the right provides the highest probability of spotting segments of the Great Wall. For night flights, this side also offers views of the brightly lit urban clusters of Central Asian cities like Tashkent or Almaty.
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Aerial views of the northern Turkish coastline and the deep blue expanse of the Black Sea.
Caucasus Mountains
Glaciated peaks and rugged ridges marking the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Aral Sea Basin
The hauntingly beautiful and stark landscape of the receding Aral Sea and surrounding salt flats.
Altai Mountains
Remote and pristine mountain ranges where Russia, China, and Mongolia meet.
Mongolian Steppe
Infinite rolling grasslands and nomadic patterns visible across the vast northern plains.
Choose this side for softer lighting during the daytime portions of the flight. If flying during winter months, keep an eye out for frozen river patterns across the Siberian and Mongolian landscapes which appear as intricate silver veins from altitude.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 7,721 km (4,798 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 5 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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