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PEK → YIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (Yichang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Taihang Mountain range for a significant portion of the flight and provides better vistas of the rugged Hubei terrain during the descent into Yichang.
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Central Beijing
On clear days, see the sprawl of the central city and the Olympic Park shortly after departing PEK.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic ridges and sharp escarpments that define the border between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Yellow River Gorges
View the transition of the Yellow River as it breaks through the mountainous terrain into the plains.
Hubei Highlands
Lush, misty mountains and deep valleys as the flight approaches the Three Gorges region near Yichang.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. The Taihang Mountains are visible for nearly half the flight; they are best seen 20-40 minutes after takeoff. During descent, look for the Yangtze River's distinctive green water snaking through the hills.
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Beijing Suburbs
Aerial view of the rapidly expanding Tongzhou district and the eastern outskirts of the capital shortly after takeoff.
North China Plain
A vast, flat expanse of agricultural patchwork spanning Hebei and Henan provinces.
Yellow River
The winding, silt-heavy 'Mother River' of China as it flows toward the Bohai Sea.
Zhengzhou Skyline
A distant view of the massive transportation hub and provincial capital of Henan.
Sit on the left during early morning flights to see the sunrise over the plains. While mostly flat, the agricultural patterns and dense urban clusters provide interesting textures. Look out for the massive Han River as you cross into Hubei.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,155 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: YIH (30.55655, 111.479988)
Route Type: Domestic
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