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SWA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, views of the East China Sea and Bohai Bay, and clear perspectives of major coastal hubs like Xiamen and Tianjin.
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Nan'ao Island
Beautiful coastal views of the islands and the long cross-sea bridge shortly after departure.
Xiamen and Quanzhou
Stunning aerial perspectives of these historic coastal cities and the busy Taiwan Strait.
Yangtze River Estuary
Views of the massive sediment-rich river mouth and the busy shipping lanes of the East China Sea.
Bohai Bay
The coastline of the Bohai Sea featuring massive industrial ports, salt pans, and offshore rigs.
Tianjin Metropolis
Clear views of Northern China's largest port city and its iconic skyscrapers during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the bright coastal scenery. Watch for the dramatic change in water color as you move from the deep blue of the South China Sea to the silt-laden waters of the Yellow and Bohai Seas.
Book Hotels in BeijingShantou Urban Core
Dense urban grid of the Chaoshan metropolitan area immediately after takeoff.
Wuyi Mountains
Dramatic UNESCO-listed jagged peaks and lush tea-growing valleys of Fujian and Jiangxi.
Yangtze River Crossing
The massive expanse of Asia's longest river as the flight crosses near Anhui province.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and rural villages stretching toward the horizon.
Beijing Skyline
Distal views of the CITIC Tower and the Central Business District during the descent into PEK.
Sit on the left if you are flying during the late afternoon to catch a stunning sunset over the inland mountains and the North China Plain. This side also provides a better view of the Beijing city center if the flight approaches from the south or southwest.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,838 km (1,142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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