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PEK → LZO
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Luzhou Airport (Luzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Taihang Mountains and the legendary Qinling range, which marks the climatic divide between North and South China.
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Taihang Mountains
Sharp, jagged ridges and deep canyons running north-to-south along the edge of the Loess Plateau.
Loess Plateau
Unique highly-eroded yellow-earth terrain featuring intricate terrace patterns and ancient landforms.
Qinling Mountains
A massive mountain wall with peaks reaching over 3,000 meters, serving as China's natural geographic divider.
Jialing River
A major tributary of the Yangtze seen winding through the deep valleys of northern Sichuan.
Luzhou Urban Area
Views of the 'Liquor City' and the confluence of the Tuo River and Yangtze River during the final approach.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to get the best illumination of the Taihang and Qinling ranges. The crossing of the Qinling Mountains is the highlight of the trip; look for snow-capped peaks in winter and spring. Keep your camera ready about 60 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
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Beijing Cityscape
Aerial views of the sprawling capital and its eastern suburbs shortly after takeoff from PEK.
North China Plain
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across Hebei and Henan provinces.
Yellow River
The 'Mother River' of China, visible as it winds its way eastward toward the coast.
Daba Mountains
Dense, green mountain ridges that form the northeastern border of the Sichuan Basin.
Sichuan Basin Mist
The characteristic low-hanging clouds and mist that often blanket the fertile Red Basin during descent.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the Yellow River crossing approximately 40 minutes after takeoff. During descent into Luzhou, the left side often provides a clearer view of the Yangtze River's southern bends.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,613 km (1,002 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: LZO (28.85219955444336, 105.39299774169922)
Route Type: Domestic
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