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NAY → CIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Changzhi Airport (Changzhi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged Taihang Mountain range and the Loess Plateau as you enter Shanxi Province.
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Western Hills (Xishan)
The mountainous edge of the Beijing basin, marking the start of the higher elevation terrain.
Taihang Mountains
The majestic and rugged mountain range that serves as the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Zhangze Reservoir
A massive body of water located just northwest of Changzhi, providing a brilliant blue contrast to the earthy tones of Shanxi.
Changzhi Outskirts
A clear view of the city nestled within the plateau's basin as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
The right side is the definitive choice for landscape lovers. Keep your camera ready as you cross from Hebei into Shanxi, where the terrain becomes significantly more vertical and dramatic. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing excellent lighting for the mountain shadows and reservoir reflections. Try to sit away from the wing to fully appreciate the descent over the Zhangze Reservoir.
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Beijing Daxing Hub
Aerial perspective of the sprawling development in southern Beijing and the surrounding aviation infrastructure.
Hebei Farmland
Infinite geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across the fertile North China Plain.
Baoding Cityscape
Views of the high-density urban clusters and industrial zones of one of Hebei's most significant cities.
Intercity Rail Network
The high-speed rail lines cutting through the landscape are clearly visible as straight silver ribbons from cruising altitude.
The left side provides a sense of the immense scale of Chinese urbanization. For morning flights, this side will be quite bright, so polarized sunglasses are recommended to see through the common haze of the North China Plain. This side is particularly interesting during evening flights to see the dense network of city lights.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 486 km (302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: CIH (36.247501, 113.125999)
Route Type: Domestic
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