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PEK → RLK
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (Bayannur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Wall's northern sections, the high-altitude Yin Mountains, and the expansive Mongolian plateau, providing a more rugged and dramatic landscape.
Badaling Great Wall
Clear views of the Ming-era fortifications winding along the ridges of the Jundu Mountains shortly after takeoff.
Guanting Reservoir
A vast blue body of water surrounded by wind farms, contrasting sharply with the brown northern terrain.
Yin Mountains
The dramatic northern mountain barrier that separates the Mongolian Plateau from the Hetao Plain.
Inner Mongolian Plateau
Expansive vistas of the high-altitude desert and steppe landscapes stretching toward the northern horizon.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes of departure from PEK to catch the Great Wall. In winter, the snow-capped Yin Mountains are particularly striking on this side.
Beijing South Districts
Bird's eye view of the capital's dense urban planning and the architectural sprawl toward the Daxing area.
Taihang Range
The flight crosses the northern tip of this massive mountain range, known for its deep canyons and sharp vertical cliffs.
Yellow River Great Bend
Spectacular views of the Yellow River as it flows north into the Ordos Loop, defining the boundary of the desert.
Hetao Irrigation Area
A vibrant green contrast of agricultural land known as the 'Granary of the Frontier' nestled against the arid desert.
Select an afternoon flight to capture the sunlight reflecting off the Yellow River. This side is better for observing the transition from urban sprawl to the lush Hetao Plain just before landing at RLK.
Distance: 753 km (468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: RLK (40.926, 107.7428)
Route Type: Domestic
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