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PEK → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, transitioning from the craggy Taihang Mountains to the high plateaus and finally the iconic karst peaks of the south.
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Taihang Mountains
Dramatic mountain ridges that define the edge of the North China Plain shortly after takeoff.
Loess Plateau
Observe the unique terraced landscapes and yellow-earth topography of the western interior.
Qinling Range
The great natural divide between North and South China visible in the distance to the west.
Yangtze Gorges Region
Rugged, high-altitude terrain leading towards the famous river gorges area.
Guizhou Plateau Edge
The dramatic shift from high plateaus to the lower, greener valleys of the south.
Karst Formations
Get a close-up view of the iconic limestone peaks that Nanning and Guilin are famous for.
The best choice for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the western mountains. Keep your window shade open during the final 20 minutes of the flight to see the most impressive karst topography. Look west early in the flight to see the transition from the flat plains to the rugged mountain ranges.
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Beijing Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital's sprawling urban grid and southern districts upon departure.
The Yellow River
A clear view of the silt-heavy Huanghe as it meanders through the plains of Henan province.
Wuhan Metropolis
Spot the massive urban cluster and the wide Yangtze River cutting through central China.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes visible on the horizon during the cruise phase.
Guangxi Karst Landscape
Stunning limestone formations and sugarloaf hills emerge as you descend into Nanning.
Ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting major inland cities like Zhengzhou and Wuhan. During night flights, the left side offers more consistent views of well-lit urban centers across the central plains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,098 km (1,304 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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