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PEK → DOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Hamad International Airport (Doha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Tianshan Mountains and the dramatic, colorful salt patterns of the Iranian deserts before the descent into the Gulf.
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Gobi Desert South
Vast stretches of sand dunes and rocky plains along the border of Inner Mongolia.
Tianshan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' provide spectacular views of massive snow-capped peaks like Jengish Chokusu.
Dasht-e Kavir
Iran's Great Salt Desert, featuring surreal swirling patterns and white salt crusts.
Mount Damavand
On clear days, the iconic volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak can be seen in the distance.
The Pearl-Qatar
A bird's-eye view of the man-made island and luxury developments upon arrival.
Lusail Stadium
The massive golden stadium is often visible on the right during the final approach path into Hamad International.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers, especially for the Tianshan range. If the flight is a daytime flight, you will avoid direct glare from the sun when traveling westward. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze over the Iranian plateau and the Gulf.
Book Hotels in DohaBeijing Western Hills
Aerial view of the rugged peaks bordering the capital and the start of the Taihang range.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded yellow-earth landscape of central China featuring intricate terraced farming.
Kunlun Mountains
Views of the northern fringe of the Tibetan Plateau with high-altitude glaciated peaks.
Zagros Mountains
Stunning folded rock formations and deep canyons as the flight crosses southern Iran.
Persian Gulf
The transition from the Iranian coastline to the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
Doha Corniche
Depending on the wind, the left side often sees the full sweep of the West Bay skyline during landing.
Sit on the left for better views of the Himalayan-fringe peaks and a potentially clearer view of the Doha skyline if the flight approaches from the North. Since most PEK-DOH flights depart at night and arrive in the early morning, the left side will catch the first light of the sunrise over Central Asia.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for QatarDistance: 6,162 km (3,829 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 15 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Route Type: International
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