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WUA → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhai Airport (Wuhai) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
Choosing the right side provides a front-row seat to the Yellow River's early path and the stunning descent over the Taihang Mountains as the aircraft approaches the North China Plain.
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Yellow River
Incredible views of the river's bend and Wuhai Lake shortly after takeoff from WUA.
Loess Plateau
Fascinating textures of heavily eroded canyons and terraced hills across Shanxi.
Taihang Mountains
The sharp geographic boundary between the high plateau and the flat Beijing plains.
Guanting Reservoir
A massive body of water serving as a key landmark during the descent sequence.
Beijing Outskirts
The dense urban sprawl of the capital becomes visible during the final turn toward PEK.
The most dramatic views occur in the first 10 minutes (Yellow River) and the last 20 minutes (Taihang Mountains). Morning flights offer the best lighting for the mountain ridges, while winter provides a clearer view of the plateau terrain.
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Ulan Buh Desert
Vast dunes stretching north from Wuhai visible immediately after takeoff.
Ordos Grasslands
Expansive pastoral lands and high-altitude steppes typical of Inner Mongolia.
The Great Wall
Spot sections of the Ming Dynasty wall winding through the mountains north of Beijing.
Ming Tombs Reservoir
A clear blue landmark nestled in the hills during the final approach.
Best for late afternoon flights to catch soft lighting on the Great Wall without sun glare. Keep an eye out for the rugged Yin Mountains in the far distance during mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 835 km (519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: WUA (39.7934, 106.7993)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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