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TAS → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking, close-up views of the highest peaks in the Central Tien Shan mountain range, including massive glaciers and the iconic Issyk-Kul Lake, followed by the dramatic textures of the Loess Plateau.
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Lake Issyk-Kul
The massive, deep-blue alpine lake of Kyrgyzstan, visible shortly after departure.
Central Tien Shan
Stunning views of Khan Tengri and Jengish Chokusu, the range's highest points.
Engilchek Glacier
One of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, appearing as a massive river of ice.
Yellow River
The winding loops of the river as it carves through the Loess Plateau.
The Great Wall
Sections of the Ming-era Great Wall are often visible on the ridges during the descent into PEK.
This is the premier side for mountain enthusiasts. For the best photography of the 7,000m peaks, ensure your flight is during daylight hours. Early morning flights offer spectacular Alpenglow on the glaciers. In winter, the frozen patterns of the Loess Plateau on the right side are exceptionally photogenic.
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Western Tien Shan
Early flight views of the snowy ridges bordering Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Dzungarian Basin
Expansive views of the semi-desert plains between the Altai and Tien Shan mountains.
Bogda Peak
Observation of the 5,445m glaciated peak standing tall near Urumqi.
Gobi Steppe
The transition from rugged mountains to the flat, golden expanses of the northern Gobi.
Beijing Suburbs
Views of the urban development and mountain ridges north of the capital.
Choose the left side for more consistent lighting during daytime flights and to avoid direct glare. It provides a wider perspective of the transitions from high mountains to the desert floor. During the descent, you may catch a glimpse of the Great Wall snaking through the northern hills.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 3,942 km (2,449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 38 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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