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YNT → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Bohai Sea coastline during departure and the dramatic Yanshan mountain range, including sections of the Great Wall, during the descent into Beijing.
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Longkou Coastline
Crisp views of the northern Shandong coastline and the artificial islands of Longkou.
Tianjin Port
One of the world's busiest maritime hubs, visible as a massive complex of docks and colorful containers.
Yanshan Mountains
Rugged, jagged peaks that form a natural barrier to the north of the Beijing metropolitan area.
The Great Wall
On clear days, the Mutianyu or Jiankou sections of the Great Wall are visible snaking across mountain ridges during descent.
PEK Terminal 3
The iconic 'Dragon' terminal design of Beijing Capital International Airport as the plane touches down.
The right side is highly recommended for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the Yanshan mountains and the Great Wall with a golden glow. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing; visibility of the Great Wall depends on the smog levels and a northern approach path. Use a polarizing filter if possible to cut through haze.
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Yantai Cityscape
Panoramic views of Yantai's urban center and the Zhifu District coastline immediately after takeoff.
Laizhou Bay
The deep blue waters of the southern Bohai Sea as the aircraft tracks west along the Shandong Peninsula.
Yellow River Delta
Aerial view of the intricate sediment patterns and wetlands where the Yellow River meets the sea near Dongying.
North China Plain
A vast geometric tapestry of agricultural fields stretching across the Hebei province interior.
Langfang Urban Layout
The dense residential and industrial clusters of Langfang as the flight nears the capital's airspace.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is best for observing the unique 'yellow' sediment plumes of the Yellow River Delta. During descent, you may see the sprawling southern outskirts of Beijing and the Daxing area if the flight path circles south.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 511 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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