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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a high probability of seeing the Great Wall shortly after takeoff and provides the most scenic views of the Stockholm archipelago during the descent into Arlanda.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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The Great Wall

Look out within 15-20 minutes of takeoff from PEK to see the wall snaking over the mountains north of Beijing.

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Siberian Taiga

Incredible, endless expanses of pristine coniferous forests stretching across the Russian wilderness.

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The Baltic Sea

The transition from the Russian mainland to the open water as you approach Northern Europe.

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Stockholm Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of thousands of islands and islets during the final approach into Arlanda Airport.

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Viking Line Ferries

Spot the large passenger ships traversing the waters between Finland and Sweden.

The right side is essential for the Great Wall sighting near Beijing; keep your window shade up early. For the arrival into Stockholm, the right side usually offers the best view of the archipelago if landing on runway 01R or 19L. In winter, this side catches the low northern sun, providing dramatic shadows over the Siberian landscape.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Gobi Desert

Vast stretches of the Mongolian plateau with shifting sand dunes and arid plains.

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Altai Mountains

Snow-capped peaks where Russia, China, and Mongolia meet, visible during the mid-flight phase.

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Ural Mountains

The traditional boundary between Asia and Europe, featuring rugged ridges and deep valleys.

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St. Petersburg

Distant views of the Gulf of Finland and the sprawling urban layout of the 'Venice of the North'.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during westbound flights, which helps in spotting the texture of the Ural Mountains without heavy glare. If the flight path tracks slightly south, you may also catch a glimpse of the northern shores of Lake Baikal.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,691 km (4,158 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 52 min

Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)

Route Type: International

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