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PEK → JIU
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Jiujiang Lushan Airport (Jiujiang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic landscape profile, featuring the rugged Taihang Mountains shortly after takeoff and a spectacular close-up view of the UNESCO-listed Mount Lu (Lushan) during the final approach into Jiujiang.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic ridges and steep cliffs that form the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River
The massive, silty curves of the 'Mother River' of China, typically crossed near the Zhengzhou area.
Dabie Mountains
Densely forested mountain ranges on the border of Henan, Hubei, and Anhui provinces.
Mount Lu (Lushan)
A stunning, often mist-shrouded view of the famous Lushan peak just moments before landing at JIU.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. During the descent, keep your camera ready for Mount Lu, which appears very close to the flight path. Afternoon flights provide excellent backlighting on the Taihang range.
North China Plain
Intricate patterns of agricultural land and rural settlements stretching across Hebei and Henan.
Grand Canal
Glimpses of the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou waterway as it winds through the eastern plains.
Yangtze River Crossing
A wide aerial view of the Yangtze River as the flight path moves into the Anhui and Jiangxi border region.
Poyang Lake
The eastern horizon reveals the massive expanse of China's largest freshwater lake near the destination.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting over the water bodies without harsh glare. It is particularly scenic in late spring when the rapeseed flowers bloom in the fields below, creating a yellow patchwork.
Distance: 1,181 km (734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: JIU (29.476944, 115.801111)
Route Type: Domestic
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