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PEK → ISB
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the Karakoram Range, featuring K2 and some of the world's most dramatic glacial landscapes during the crossing into Pakistan.
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Gobi & Taklamakan Edge
Vast desert basins and the historic Silk Road corridor visible through the Hexi Corridor.
Qilian Mountains
A majestic range with permanent glaciers and snow-capped peaks bordering the northern Tibetan Plateau.
Karakoram Giants
Spectacular views of K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum as the flight crosses from China into Pakistan.
Baltoro Glacier
One of the longest glaciers outside polar regions, appearing as a massive river of ice between granite spires.
Nanga Parbat
The 'Killer Mountain' and the westernmost anchor of the Himalayas, standing isolated and immense during descent.
The right side is a 'must-book' for this route. Ensure your flight is scheduled during daylight hours to witness the Karakoram peaks. In the afternoon, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the 8,000-meter peaks. Avoid seats over the wing for the clearest views of the glaciers.
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Beijing Metropolis
Aerial views of the sprawling urban landscape and the North China Plain shortly after takeoff.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded yellow-earth landscape of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.
Southern Tibetan Fringe
The rugged southern edge of the Tibetan Plateau featuring high-altitude ridges and occasional alpine lakes.
Tarbela Dam
One of the world's largest earth-filled dams located on the Indus River during the final descent.
Potohar Plateau
The undulating landscape surrounding Islamabad characterized by deep gullies and ridges.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. Keep an eye out for the intricate terracing of the Loess Plateau in the first half of the journey and the massive reservoir of Tarbela Dam just minutes before landing.
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Get eSIMs for PakistanDistance: 3,920 km (2,436 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 37 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Route Type: International
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