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WUS → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanping Wuyishan Airport (Wuyishan) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Wuyi Mountains upon departure and provides a prime vantage point for the iconic Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) range in Anhui Province during the mid-flight phase.
Wuyi Mountain Peaks
Immediate views of the UNESCO World Heritage granite peaks and deep canyons surrounding the airport.
Da Hong Pao Tea Fields
Lush green terraced tea plantations stretching across the valleys of northern Fujian.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
The legendary jagged granite peaks and 'sea of clouds' in southern Anhui are often visible about 30 minutes into the flight.
Yangtze River Crossing
A spectacular crossing of Asia's longest river near the city of Anqing, showing heavy river traffic.
Hefei Cityscape
A clear view of the rapidly growing skyline and urban layout of Anhui's provincial capital.
Taihang Mountains
The eastern edges of the Taihang range become visible on the horizon as the plane nears the North China Plain.
Book an afternoon flight to avoid the morning glare from the east. The left side is particularly stunning in autumn when the foliage in the Wuyi and Huangshan mountains turns vibrant colors. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
Xin'an River
The winding, turquoise waters of the Xin'an river valley carving through the hills of Anhui.
Nanjing Outskirts
Distant views of the historic city of Nanjing and its industrial corridors along the Yangtze.
The Grand Canal
Segments of the world's longest artificial waterway visible as silver threads through the plains of Jiangsu and Shandong.
Bohai Bay Coastline
On clear days during the descent, the distant shimmering waters of the Bohai Sea can be seen to the east.
Tianjin Metropolis
The massive urban sprawl of Tianjin and its high-rise towers as the flight enters the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei corridor.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to capture the soft light reflecting off the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal. During the descent into Beijing, this side provides the best view of the dense urban grid and the prominent 'China Zun' tower if the flight path approaches from the south.
Distance: 1,383 km (859 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: WUS (27.7019, 118.000999)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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