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PEK → AUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Tianshan mountain range and a significantly better angle for the Abu Dhabi skyline and coastal landmarks upon arrival.
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Beijing Outskirts
A clear view of the sprawling capital and the rugged mountain ranges that house the Great Wall.
Gobi Desert
Vast stretches of northern desert plains with shifting dunes and rocky outcroppings.
Tianshan Mountains
Spectacular views of the 'Celestial Mountains' with year-round glaciers and high-alpine lakes.
Caspian Sea Horizon
The world's largest inland body of water visible on the horizon during the transit over Turkmenistan.
Abu Dhabi Skyline
The best angle for spotting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the futuristic towers of the city on approach.
On the approach into AUH, the right side usually offers the best views of Yas Island and the city skyline. For night flights, this side provides better views of the brightly lit urban centers of Central Asia. If traveling in winter, the Tianshan range on the right side provides some of the most consistent snow-capped scenery in the world.
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Loess Plateau
Unique yellow-earth canyons and intricate terraced hills visible shortly after leaving Beijing.
Hindu Kush
Jagged, snow-covered peaks across Afghanistan providing a dramatic high-altitude landscape.
Dasht-e Lut
One of the world's hottest deserts in Iran, featuring massive salt flats and wind-sculpted ridges.
Gulf of Oman
Deep blue waters transitioning into the turquoise shallows of the Persian Gulf during the final descent.
This side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Karakoram range in the distance. During mid-day flights, the geological textures of the Iranian plateau are highly detailed. Look out for the massive salt domes in southern Iran which are particularly visible from this side.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 5,955 km (3,700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Route Type: International
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