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PEK → HMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Hami Airport (Hami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the North China Plain to the snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the legendary Hexi Corridor.
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Taihang Mountains
Shortly after takeoff from PEK, witness the rugged peaks and deep canyons marking the edge of the Loess Plateau.
Hohhot and Baotou
Aerial views of Inner Mongolia's major urban centers nestled between the mountains and the Yellow River loop.
Badain Jaran Desert
Gaze upon some of the world's tallest stationary sand dunes and scattered desert lakes in the Alxa Plateau.
Qilian Mountain Range
The flight's highlight: massive, year-round glaciers and 5,000-meter peaks that feed the oases below.
Hexi Corridor
The historic Silk Road path featuring a chain of green oases like Zhangye and Jiuquan contrasted against barren earth.
Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Qilian glaciers with golden light. The snow-capped peaks are most impressive from late autumn through early summer. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the dusty Loess Plateau to the high-altitude alpine terrain.
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Mongolian Plateau
Vast stretches of high-altitude grasslands and rolling hills extending toward the Mongolian border.
Yellow River Loop
The northernmost bend of the 'Mother River' as it carves through the arid landscape of Inner Mongolia.
Gobi Desert Vistas
Endless 'Black Gobi' plains consisting of dark gravel and wind-eroded rock formations resembling a Martian landscape.
Eastern Tianshan
As you descend into Hami, the eastern fringes of the Tianshan range emerge to the north with jagged, arid ridges.
Morning flights are best for the right side to avoid the intense desert glare. Look for the unique 'Yardang' landforms—wind-sculpted rock ridges—and the occasional dry salt lake beds which appear as bright white patches in the middle of the dark desert floor.
Book Hotels in HamiDistance: 1,928 km (1,198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: HMI (42.8414, 93.669197)
Route Type: Domestic
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