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PEK → ZHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Zhanjiang Airport (Zhanjiang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior primarily for the stunning approach into Zhanjiang, offering panoramic views of Zhanjiang Bay, the iconic Bay Bridge, and the coastal wetlands of the Leizhou Peninsula.
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Beijing Suburbs & Grand Canal
Aerial views of the sprawling southern Beijing districts and the northern sections of the historic Grand Canal shortly after takeoff.
Yellow River Crossing
The massive, silt-laden Yellow River as it snakes through the plains of Henan province.
Yangtze River & Wuhan
A spectacular crossing of the Yangtze River, often providing views of the heavy river traffic near the industrial hubs of Hubei.
Poyang Lake Distant View
On clear days, the shimmering expanse of China's largest freshwater lake is visible to the east.
Zhanjiang Bay Bridge
The crowning view of the trip: the majestic cable-stayed bridge spanning the bay during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Zhanjiang Bay Bridge during the 'Downwind' or 'Base' leg of the landing pattern. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, reducing glare for photography. In winter, look for the sharp contrast between the frozen northern landscapes and the lush green south as you cross the Yangtze.
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Taihang Mountains
Rugged, steep-walled canyons and peaks of the Taihang range visible to the west shortly after departing Beijing.
Central Plains Tapestry
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across the heart of China.
Dongting Lake
Views of the massive Dongting Lake basin in Hunan province, a critical flood basin for the Yangtze.
Southern Karst Hills
As you enter Guangdong and Guangxi borders, the landscape transforms into unique limestone 'sugar-loaf' hills.
Beibu Gulf Coastline
The western coastline of the Leizhou Peninsula meeting the turquoise waters of the Beibu Gulf.
The right side offers incredible mountain scenery during the first 30 minutes of the flight. If you are flying in the late afternoon, be aware that the sun will be on this side, which can make it quite warm and cause heavy glare on the windows. Watch for the transition from the flat North China Plain to the complex mountain systems of the south.
Book Hotels in ZhanjiangDistance: 2,179 km (1,354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: ZHA (21.214399, 110.358002)
Route Type: Domestic
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