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XFN → NAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiangyang Liuji Airport (Xiangfan) to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Taihang Mountain range which runs parallel to the flight path, providing a rugged contrast to the vast plains below.
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Funiu Mountains
The northern extension of the Qinling Mountains, featuring dense forests and jagged peaks shortly after takeoff.
The Yellow River
A crossing near Luoyang where the 'Mother River' of China carves through the landscape between the mountains and the plain.
Taihang Mountains
The massive mountain range that forms a natural boundary between the Loess Plateau and the North China Plain.
Shijiazhuang Skyline
The capital of Hebei province is visible as a dense urban sprawl against the backdrop of the western foothills.
Beijing Western Hills
On the descent, see the 'Xishan' mountains which have historically protected the imperial capital from northern winds.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Taihang ridges. In winter, these mountains are often snow-capped, offering a stunning white vista against the industrial haze of the plains.
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North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and canals that form the heart of China's grain production.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
A glimpse of the massive transportation hub and provincial capital of Henan as the flight heads north.
Xiongan New Area
The massive 'city of the future' development project visible as you approach the outskirts of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.
Beijing Daxing International
Look for the iconic 'starfish' terminal of the world's largest single-building airport during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It provides a better perspective of the immense scale of urban development and the geometric precision of the ancient agricultural grids.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 925 km (575 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: XFN (32.1506, 112.291)
Arrival: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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