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PEK → JIQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the iconic karst topography of the Wuling Mountains during descent.
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Taihang Mountains
A stunning mountain wall that forms the natural boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Gorges
The golden-brown waters of the Yellow River carving through the rugged terrain of the middle reaches.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
The massive turquoise water body that serves as a vital source for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.
Wuling Mountain Range
Spectacular karst pillars and jagged limestone ridges that define the geography around Qianjiang.
This is the 'mountain side.' In the afternoon, you may catch a beautiful sunset over the Qinling-Daba mountains. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the steep Taihang escarpments shortly after takeoff from Beijing.
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Beijing Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of the southern capital districts and the impressive Daxing International Airport starfish structure.
North China Plain
A vast tapestry of agricultural fields and industrial hubs stretching across Hebei and Henan provinces.
Yangtze River Valley
Distant views of the winding Yangtze River as the flight passes the Hubei provincial border.
Enshi Grand Canyon Fringe
Deep river incisions and forested peaks visible as the aircraft enters the mountainous Southwest.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the massive bridge networks crossing the Han River during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,370 km (851 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Route Type: Domestic
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