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PEK → TAE
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Daegu Airport (Taegu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Seoul Metropolitan area upon entering Korean airspace and more dramatic perspectives of the rugged Taebaek and Sobaek mountain ranges during the descent.
Beijing Urban Sprawl
View the massive scale of the Chinese capital and the dense infrastructure of the eastern districts during takeoff.
Bohai Gulf
Catch glimpses of the Liaodong Peninsula to the far north as the plane crosses the vast waters of the Bohai Sea.
Incheon & Gyeonggi
On clear days, look north to see the sprawling urban landscape of the Seoul and Incheon metropolitan areas.
Central Highlands
Fly over the rugged ridges and deep valleys of central South Korea as you transition from the coast to the interior.
North Daegu
Aerial views of the Palgongsan Mountain area and the northern residential districts of Daegu during the final approach.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, which perfectly illuminates the Korean mountains. Keep your camera ready as you cross the coastline near Incheon; the transition from sea to land is visually striking. During autumn, the mountain colors on this side are spectacular.
Tianjin Port
See one of the world's busiest ports and the industrial landscape of the Binhai New Area shortly after departure.
Shandong Peninsula
Trace the northern coastline of Shandong, observing the cities of Yantai and Weihai in the distance.
West Sea Archipelago
Marvel at the hundreds of tiny islands and mudflats that dot the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula.
Nakdong River
Follow the winding curves of South Korea's longest river as it snakes through the southern valleys toward the sea.
The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look for the intricate patterns of the Korean tidal flats during the mid-flight crossing, as they create beautiful natural textures from high altitude.
Distance: 1,154 km (717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: TAE (35.896871999999995, 128.65531)
Route Type: International
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