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YIW → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Yiwu Airport (Yiwu) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River Delta and the Bohai Sea coastline during the descent into the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.
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Qiantang River
Dramatic views of the winding river and Hangzhou's outskirts shortly after takeoff from Yiwu.
Yangtze Delta
One of the world's most densely populated and industrial regions with massive shipping traffic.
Bohai Gulf Coastline
On clear days, the curve of the Bohai Sea is visible during the descent into Beijing.
Tianjin Binhai Area
The massive port infrastructure and skyscrapers of the Tianjin economic zone.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare. During the descent into PEK, you are more likely to see the coastal industrial landscape and the massive urban density of Tianjin. Look for the distinct 'H' shape of major regional airports along the coast.
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Mount Tai (Taishan)
The most sacred of the Five Great Mountains of China, visible in Shandong Province.
Nanjing Metropolis
The expansive urban sprawl of the ancient capital as you cross the Yangtze.
Western Horizon
Ideal for sunset views on late afternoon or evening flights over the North China Plain.
Grand Canal
Segments of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal snaking through the plains.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Keep an eye out for the rugged peaks of the Taihang Mountains far to the west as you approach the capital. Mid-flight, the elevation of the Shandong highlands provides the most interesting terrain variation on this side.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,234 km (767 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: YIW (29.3446998596, 120.031997681)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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