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PEK → CGQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Longjia Airport (Changchun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior viewing experience, featuring glimpses of the Bohai Sea coastline, the massive urban sprawl of Shenyang, and the unique landscape of the Songhua River basin as you descend into Jilin Province.
Bohai Bay
Depending on the specific airway, you can often see the hazy coastline of the Bohai Sea to the southeast.
Shenyang Metropolis
A clear view of Liaoning's capital city, featuring a dense cluster of skyscrapers and the historic Shenyang Imperial Palace area.
Qianshan National Park
Distinctive granite peaks and forested slopes visible near the city of Anshan during the mid-flight segment.
Songhua River Basin
As you approach Changchun, the winding tributaries of the Songhua River create intricate patterns across the landscape.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise on early morning departures. During winter, look for the 'rimed' trees and frozen river surfaces which are a signature of the Northeast Chinese landscape. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes into the flight for the best city views.
Great Wall of China
Shortly after takeoff from PEK, the Miyun and Simatai sections of the wall are visible snaking across the mountain ridges.
Yanshan Mountains
A rugged mountain range north of Beijing that provides dramatic shadows and terrain during golden hour flights.
Liaohe Plain
One of China's most important agricultural regions, showing a vast patchwork of fields that change from green to gold seasonally.
Panjin Oil Fields
Look for the industrial infrastructure and the famous Red Beach area if the flight path tracks slightly westward.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Yanshan Mountains. This side is also excellent for spotting the Great Wall immediately after the initial climb from Beijing Capital Airport.
Distance: 868 km (539 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: CGQ (43.9962005615, 125.684997559)
Route Type: Domestic
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