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PEK → IKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for viewing the Great Wall's northern sections and the stunning southern tip of Lake Baikal as the plane approaches Irkutsk.
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The Great Wall
Spot the ancient fortifications snaking across the mountain ridges north of PEK.
Siberian Taiga
Dense, dark green boreal forests as the flight enters Russian airspace.
Lake Baikal
A stunning view of the world's deepest lake, often visible on the descent.
Khamar-Daban
Snow-capped peaks lining the southern shore of the 'Sacred Sea'.
Irkutsk Suburbs
Traditional wooden Siberian houses visible during the final approach.
The highlight is Lake Baikal; ensure you have a window seat to catch the transition from the Mongolian mountains to the Siberian water. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Great Wall segment.
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Yanshan Range
Rugged mountain terrain immediately north of Beijing's urban sprawl.
Gobi Desert
Vast, desolate stretches of the southern Mongolian desert landscape.
Central Steppe
Rolling grasslands of central Mongolia with isolated nomadic camps.
Ulaanbaatar View
Distant views of the Mongolian capital nestled in the Tuul River valley.
Selenga Basin
Meandering river systems that feed into Lake Baikal from the south.
Best for seeing the vastness of the Mongolian plateau. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent conditions for photography of the Gobi Desert.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,644 km (1,022 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Route Type: International
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