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Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Chifeng Airport (Chifeng)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Miyun Reservoir and the prominent Wuling Mountain, followed by the winding river valleys leading into Chifeng.

Right Side Highlights
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Miyun Reservoir

A massive, azure reservoir that serves as Beijing's primary water source, beautifully framed by green hills.

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Mount Wuling

The highest peak in the Yanshan Mountains, offering a sharp vertical profile and often capped with mist.

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Saihanba Vicinity

Vast stretches of forested land and rolling hills visible as the flight moves further north towards Chifeng.

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Chifeng Approach

Clear views of the urban grid and the Xilamulun River during the final descent into Chifeng Airport.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminating the reservoirs and peaks. Look for the distinct blue shape of Miyun Reservoir approximately 15 minutes after takeoff for the best photography window.

Left Side Highlights
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Beijing Suburbs

View of the northern expansion of Beijing and the transition from urban sprawl to rural farmland.

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Jundu Mountains

Rugged ridges and steep valleys marking the western start of the Yanshan mountain range.

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The Great Wall

Distant glimpses of the Great Wall snaking through the high mountain ridges northwest of the capital.

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Grassland Plateau

The expansive scenery where the mountains level out into the high-altitude Inner Mongolian plateau.

Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Watch for the dramatic shift in terrain altitude as the plane crosses the mountain boundaries into the Inner Mongolian autonomous region.

Top Activities in Chifeng
Route Information

Distance: 345 km (214 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 35 min

Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)

Arrival: CIF (42.23500061035156, 118.90799713134766)

Route Type: Domestic

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