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PEK → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for China's eastern coastline, including the massive Yangtze River Delta and the island-dotted waters of the East China Sea as you approach Xiamen.
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Bohai Bay Coast
Aerial views of the industrial ports and the meeting of the North China Plain with the Bohai Sea.
Yellow River Delta
The intricate, silt-heavy patterns of the Yellow River entering the sea near Dongying.
Shanghai & Yangtze Mouth
On clear days, the vast urban expanse of the Yangtze River Delta and the world's busiest ports are visible.
Hangzhou Bay
The massive S-shaped Hangzhou Bay Bridge can often be spotted spanning the water below.
Fujian Archipelago
The stunning sight of hundreds of small islands and aquaculture farms along the Fujian coastline during descent.
For the best experience, book a seat on morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline. The descent into Xiamen is particularly scenic on this side as the plane often turns over the water, providing a full view of the surrounding islands and the Xiamen skyline.
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Beijing Cityscape
A broad view of the capital's grid layout and the iconic Olympic park landmarks shortly after takeoff.
Mount Tai
The silhouette of Shandong's most famous sacred peak rising above the surrounding plains.
Nanjing Yangtze Bridge
The historic crossing and the dense urban sprawl of Nanjing as you traverse Jiangsu province.
Wuyi Mountains
The lush, green, and often mist-covered ridges of the UNESCO-listed Wuyi range in northern Fujian.
Fujian Tulou Region
The rugged interior terrain of Fujian where traditional round earthen buildings are scattered among the hills.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the eastern sun. It offers a much better view of China's mountainous interior, especially the dramatic transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged Fujian highlands.
Book Hotels in XiamenDistance: 1,734 km (1,077 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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