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PEK → JGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Jinggangshan Airport (Jian)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the vast North China Plain and the expansive Poyang Lake before the final descent into the mountains of Jiangxi.
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Beijing Capital Vista
Clear views of the central business district and the sprawling urban grid shortly after takeoff from PEK.
Yellow River Bend
The sediment-rich waters of the Huang He are clearly visible as the flight traverses Henan province.
Poyang Lake Basin
Panoramic views of China's largest freshwater lake, particularly striking during the high-water summer season.
Dawn Horizon
Vibrant orange and pink hues over the eastern plains during early morning flight departures.
Early morning flights between 6:00 and 9:00 AM are ideal for catching the sunrise. As you approach the final 30 minutes of flight time, look out for the shimmering surface of Poyang Lake to the east.
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Taihang Ridge
The rugged western boundary of the North China Plain provides a dramatic silhouette in the distance.
Yangtze River Crossing
A spectacular view of the mighty Yangtze River near the industrial and transport hubs of Hubei province.
Zhengzhou Hub
An aerial perspective of one of China's most important railway and logistics centers.
Jinggangshan Peaks
Lush, forested mountains known as the 'Cradle of the Chinese Revolution' are visible during the descent.
Choose a late afternoon flight to see the western mountain ranges silhouetted against the setting sun. The right side is particularly scenic during the final approach into JGS as the plane maneuvers through the Jiangxi highlands.
Book Hotels in JianDistance: 1,480 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: JGS (26.8568992615, 114.736999512)
Route Type: Domestic
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