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TAO → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Bohai Bay coastline, the unique sediment patterns of the Yellow River Delta, and the sprawling port infrastructure of Tianjin before the descent into Beijing.
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Bohai Sea Coastline
A long stretch of the coastline providing a scenic contrast between the deep blue sea and the developed shore.
Yellow River Delta
The distinct yellow-brown sediment plumes where the Yellow River flows into the sea near Dongying.
Tianjin Binhai New Area
One of the world's largest industrial port complexes with thousands of shipping containers and massive cargo vessels.
Yanshan Mountains
On the final approach to PEK from the north, you can see the rugged peaks where the Great Wall is situated.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the sea. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Yellow River Delta's color contrast. If the plane approaches PEK from the north (Runway 01/19), you may see segments of the Great Wall snaking through the mountains.
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Weifang City
Aerial views of the urban landscape of Weifang, famously known as the kite capital of the world.
Shandong Farmland
Vast, geometric patterns of the North China Plain's intensive agricultural zones.
Southern Beijing Suburbs
Dense urban development and high-speed rail corridors connecting Hebei province to the capital.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Bohai Sea. During winter months, this side offers a clear view of the frozen or snow-dusted plains of Hebei. Watch for the massive Daxing International Airport if the flight path deviates slightly south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 538 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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