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PUS → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Gimhae International Airport (Busan) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of Busan's coastal scenery upon departure, views of the Shandong Peninsula while crossing the Yellow Sea, and a high probability of seeing the sprawling Beijing and Tianjin urban centers during the descent.
Busan Harbor
Aerial views of the Port of Busan and the Gwangandaegyo Bridge immediately after takeoff.
Sobaek Range
Rolling mountain landscapes of the Gyeongsang and Chungcheong provinces during the initial climb.
Shandong Peninsula
The coastline of Weihai and Yantai often comes into view when crossing from the Yellow Sea into Bohai Bay.
Tianjin Cityscape
A clear view of the massive Tianjin metropolis and its busy industrial port zones.
Beijing Urban Core
On southern approaches, the CBD and the Forbidden City can be spotted in the distance if smog levels are low.
For the best visibility of the South Korean coastline, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. On the descent into Beijing, keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes before landing for the distinct urban grid of Tianjin. Seasonal haze in Northern China can obscure views; autumn generally offers the clearest skies.
Nakdong River
The winding course of South Korea's longest river as it heads toward the sea.
Seoul Far Perspective
On a northernly track, the distant skyline of the Seoul Metropolitan Area and Incheon can be seen to the north.
Bohai Bay Traffic
Observe the heavy concentration of cargo ships waiting to enter the northern Chinese ports.
Yanshan Mountains
Rugged, dark peaks that form a natural barrier to the north and west of the Beijing plain.
Great Wall Fragments
If the flight path loops north for a runway 18/19 landing, look for the ancient stone walls winding along the mountain ridges.
The right side is prime for mountain enthusiasts. If the aircraft approaches PEK from the north, you have a rare opportunity to spot the Great Wall of China near the Huairou or Miyun districts. Use a polarising filter on your camera to cut through the atmospheric haze common in the Bohai region.
Distance: 1,215 km (755 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: PUS (35.1795005798, 128.93800354)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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