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NAY → CIF
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Chifeng Airport (Chifeng)?
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.
Miyun Reservoir
A massive, azure reservoir that serves as Beijing's primary water source, beautifully framed by green hills.
Mount Wuling
The highest peak in the Yanshan Mountains, offering a sharp vertical profile and often capped with mist.
Saihanba Vicinity
Vast stretches of forested land and rolling hills visible as the flight moves further north towards Chifeng.
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.
Beijing Suburbs
View of the northern expansion of Beijing and the transition from urban sprawl to rural farmland.
Jundu Mountains
Rugged ridges and steep valleys marking the western start of the Yanshan mountain range.
The Great Wall
Distant glimpses of the Great Wall snaking through the high mountain ridges northwest of the capital.
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.
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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