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PEK → KOW
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Ganzhou Airport (Ganzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a stunning parallel view of the Taihang Mountain range and more dramatic terrain transitions from the North China Plain to the central highlands.
Taihang Mountains
Breathtaking views of the steep cliffs and rugged peaks that form the spine of northern China.
Yellow River Crossing
A clear view of the iconic Yellow River as it flows through the transition zone near Zhengzhou.
Dabie Mountains
Crossing the lush, green mountainous borders between Hubei, Anhui, and Henan.
Lushan Mountains
Distant views of the famous clouds and mist-shrouded peaks of northern Jiangxi.
Jiangxi Highlands
Rolling green hills and terraced landscapes characteristic of the southern interior.
The Right Side is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the western mountains without creating glare. Look for the sharp contrast between the flat plains and the mountain ranges during the first 45 minutes of the flight.
Beijing Urban Vista
See the sprawling layout of the capital and its eastern business districts shortly after takeoff.
North China Plain
Vast agricultural patterns and industrial clusters across Hebei and Henan provinces.
Yangtze River Basin
Complex networks of rivers and canals as the flight crosses into central China.
Poyang Lake Distant View
Occasional views of China's largest freshwater lake lying to the east of the flight path.
Ganzhou River Confluence
Watch the Zhang and Gong rivers merge to form the Gan River upon arrival in Ganzhou.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft sunrise light over the vast plains. During the final descent, this side offers a better view of the ancient city walls if the flight approaches from the north.
Distance: 1,591 km (989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: KOW (25.853333, 114.778889)
Route Type: Domestic
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