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PEK → HAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged central mountain ranges and provides a spectacular view of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin during afternoon flights.
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Taihang Mountains
Steep cliffs and rugged ridges marking the edge of the Loess Plateau to the west.
Qinling-Daba Range
Dense, mountainous terrain that acts as a natural climate divider between North and South China.
Wulingyuan Terrain
Potential views of the jagged, vertical sandstone pillars synonymous with Zhangjiajie's landscape.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of the mainland, characterized by distinctive red soil and pineapple plantations.
Gulf of Tonkin
Vast ocean views as the plane turns for the final approach into Meilan Airport.
The right side is unbeatable for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the South China Sea. Keep a close watch for the dramatic shift from the flat northern plains to the lush, mountainous topography of central China roughly 90 minutes into the flight.
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Beijing Urban Sprawl
View the massive urban grid and landmark structures of the capital shortly after takeoff.
Yellow River Crossing
The 'Mother River' of China is visible as a wide, silty brown ribbon cutting through the plains.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Distant views of the three towns of Wuhan and the convergence of the Han and Yangtze rivers.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast silver mirror in the Hunan province.
Qiongzhou Strait
The turquoise waters separating mainland China from Hainan Island during the final descent.
Choose a morning flight for the best lighting on the eastern plains. During the descent into Haikou, the left side typically offers a better view of the city's coastal skyline and the Nandu River delta.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,315 km (1,438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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