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SIN → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of the South China Sea islands, the coastal transition into mainland China, and the scenic descent over the mountainous terrain north of Beijing, where the Great Wall is occasionally visible.
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Singapore Strait
A bird's eye view of the world's densest concentration of cargo ships and tankers.
Paracel Islands
Tiny white-sand atolls and turquoise lagoons scattered in the middle of the South China Sea.
Lake Poyang
Views of China's largest freshwater lake, which changes size significantly between seasons.
Yellow River
The silt-heavy, iconic 'Mother River' of China cutting through the North China Plain.
The Great Wall
During the northern approach into PEK, look for the winding fortifications of the Great Wall in the Huairou district mountains.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise if taking a red-eye or early morning flight. During the descent into Beijing, the plane often loops north; this is the prime time to look for the Great Wall winding along the ridgelines. Keep your window shade open as you cross the Yellow River near Zhengzhou for a classic geographic landmark view.
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Singapore Skyline
Aerial views of the Marina Bay Sands and the central business district immediately after takeoff from Changi.
South China Sea
Deep blue waters dotted with remote coral reefs and busy international shipping lanes.
Pearl River Delta
The massive urban sprawl of Guangzhou and Foshan as the flight enters Chinese airspace.
Yangtze River
A crossing of Asia's longest river, usually visible near the city of Wuhan or further inland.
Dabie Mountains
Rugged green peaks providing a stark contrast to the flat agricultural plains of central China.
Sit on the left for a morning departure to avoid direct glare from the eastern sun. This side is better for spotting the dense city layouts of interior China. Look out for the Yangtze River approximately 3.5 to 4 hours into the flight. If the plane approaches PEK from the south, you will see the sprawling urban density of the capital's southern districts.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 4,491 km (2,791 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 17 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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