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PEK → BAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Baotou Airport (Baotou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Yin Mountains, the Great Wall's serpentine path through the Yan Mountains, and the expansive Inner Mongolian plateau transitions.
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Badaling Great Wall
Spot the ancient fortifications snaking along the ridges of the Yan Mountains shortly after takeoff.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive, shimmering body of water that contrasts sharply with the surrounding brown mountain terrain.
Zhangjiakou Peaks
Fly over the rugged mountainous terrain that served as the backdrop for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Daqing Shan (Yin Mountains)
The majestic east-west mountain range that creates a natural barrier north of Baotou.
Inner Mongolian Grasslands
Observe the transition from mountain valleys to the vast, open high-altitude steppe near the destination.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the northern slopes of the Yin Mountains. Use a polarized lens for photography to cut through high-altitude haze. Look for the Great Wall roughly 10-15 minutes into the flight.
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Beijing West Suburbs
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban landscape and the Olympic forest park area upon departure.
Taihang Mountains
The northern spurs of the Taihang range provide a dramatic landscape of deep valleys and limestone ridges.
Sanggan River
Watch the winding path of the river as it cuts through the arid landscapes of Hebei province.
Ordos Basin Edge
Near the descent, view the high-altitude plateau characteristics of the northern Ordos region.
Sit on the left during late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Taihang mountains. Be aware that haze in the North China Plain can sometimes obscure ground details during the initial climb.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 561 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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