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PEK → CGD
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Changde Airport (Changde)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of China's major water systems, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, culminating in a spectacular view of Dongting Lake during the descent into Changde.
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The Yellow River
A clear view of the winding 'Mother River' as the flight crosses from Hebei into Henan province.
Zhengzhou Urban Area
The sprawling metropolis and major railway hub of central China visible during mid-flight.
Yangtze River Crossing
Observation of the world's third-longest river and its busy shipping traffic near the Hubei border.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, offering stunning wetland vistas just east of the approach path.
Central Plains Mosaic
The intricate patterns of Henan's agricultural heartland stretching to the horizon.
Sit on the left side (A seats) for the best views of the water systems. Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the rivers and Dongting Lake. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the transition from the flat plains to the lake-studded landscape around Changde.
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Great Wall Edges
Potential views of the Great Wall segments in the mountains surrounding Beijing shortly after takeoff.
Taihang Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep valleys of the Taihang range running parallel to the flight path.
Wuling Mountains
The dramatic karst formations and forested peaks of the Wuling range as you enter northern Hunan.
Songshan Mountain
Distant views of the sacred mountain range home to the Shaolin Temple in western Henan.
The right side (F seats) is ideal for mountain lovers. Afternoon flights offer dramatic shadows across the Taihang and Wuling ridges. Note that pollution in the North China Plain can sometimes obscure ground views; wait for the flight to reach the higher elevations of the southern mountains for the clearest photos.
Book Hotels in ChangdeDistance: 1,321 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: CGD (28.9188995361, 111.63999939)
Route Type: Domestic
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