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PEK → LYA
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Luoyang Airport (Luoyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Taihang Mountain range, which serves as a dramatic natural border between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
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Taihang Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep canyons of this massive mountain range running parallel to the flight path.
Loess Plateau Edge
The unique geomorphology where the mountains meet the yellow-earth plateau of Shanxi province.
Yellow River Gorges
Dramatic views of the river as it winds through more mountainous terrain compared to the eastern side.
Industrial Hubs
Views of major industrial cities like Shijiazhuang and their proximity to the mountain foothills.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the transition from the plains to the mountains. For late afternoon flights, you may experience significant glare, but the sunset over the Taihang peaks is often stunning.
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Beijing Outskirts
Aerial views of the sprawling urban expansion and the massive infrastructure connecting Beijing to the south.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and rural settlements typical of China's breadbasket.
Yellow River
The iconic silty waters of the Huanghe visible shortly before the final descent into Luoyang.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the waterways and to avoid the direct afternoon sun. It provides a better perspective of the vast, flat agricultural landscape that defines central China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 700 km (435 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: LYA (34.741100311299995, 112.388000488)
Route Type: Domestic
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