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PEK → JNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Jining Qufu Airport (Jining)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most culturally and geographically significant views, featuring the iconic Mount Tai and the ancient cityscape of Qufu shortly before landing.
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Beijing CBD & Tongzhou
Aerial views of the sprawling capital and the burgeoning sub-center as the plane turns southward after takeoff.
The Grand Canal
Sections of the ancient UNESCO-listed waterway that connects the capital to the southern provinces.
Mount Tai (Taishan)
One of the Five Great Mountains of China; its silhouette is visible on clear days to the east of the flight path.
Qufu Cultural District
The hometown of Confucius, where the massive Temple and Cemetery of Confucius can be spotted during the descent.
Nanyang Lake
The northernmost part of the Weishan Lake system, signaling the final approach into the Jining area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best clarity of Mount Tai. Keep your camera ready about 35-40 minutes after takeoff to capture the mountain range. During the winter, the contrast between the frozen canals and the North China Plain is particularly striking.
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The distant western mountain range that forms the natural boundary of the North China Plain.
North China Plain Mosaic
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors dramatically with the seasons.
Yellow River (Huang He)
The silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China, visible as it snakes through the plains toward the sea.
Liaocheng Water City
A historic city known for its large central lake, visible to the west shortly before reaching Jining.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as you can watch the sun dip behind the Taihang Mountains. It offers a broader perspective of the vast agricultural 'breadbasket' of China. Look for the distinctive brown-yellow hue of the Yellow River crossing about mid-way through the flight.
Book Hotels in JiningDistance: 533 km (331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: JNG (35.292778000000006, 116.346667)
Route Type: Domestic
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