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PEK → YNJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (Yanji)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Bohai Gulf coastline, the industrial landscape of Shenyang, and the dramatic Changbai Mountain range.
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Bohai Gulf Coast
The shimmering coastline where the Liaodong Peninsula meets the Bohai Sea.
Shenyang Hub
Clear views of the massive industrial and historical city of Shenyang.
Changbai Mountains
Majestic snow-capped peaks and dense forests as you approach the Korean border.
Siberian Tiger Habitat
Expansive, deep green temperate forests of the Yanbian Prefecture.
Tumen River Valley
The geographic border area shared with North Korea during the final approach.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to get the best light on the Changbai Mountains. In winter, the landscape is a stunning white expanse. During descent into Yanji, look closely for the Tumen River which marks the international border. A window seat behind the wing is preferred for unobstructed ground views.
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Yan Mountains
Rugged ridges and peaks north of Beijing visible shortly after departure.
Changchun Skyline
Distant views of the Jilin provincial capital's urban sprawl mid-flight.
Songhua River
The winding blue curves of one of Northeast China's most significant waterways.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers better views of the transition from the arid North China Plain to the fertile black soil of the Northeast. Look for the Great Wall segments nestled in the mountains during the first 15 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,115 km (693 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: YNJ (42.8828010559, 129.451004028)
Route Type: Domestic
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