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YYZ → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the Siberian river deltas and the vast Mongolian highlands, which are particularly striking during the descent into China.
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Hudson Bay Coastline
Stunning aerial views of the frozen shores and subarctic landscapes of Northern Ontario and Manitoba.
Siberian River Deltas
The intricate, frozen fractal patterns of the Lena and Yenisey river systems in Northern Russia.
Mongolian Steppes
A high-altitude view of the rolling grasslands and nomadic regions as the flight heads south.
Beijing Cityscape
A panoramic view of the capital's massive urban expansion and the surrounding mountain ranges.
The best scenery occurs in the final 3 hours of flight. During winter, choose this side to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun while still enjoying the ethereal blue light of the Arctic. Use a flight tracker to time your view of the Mongolian border transition.
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High Arctic Ice Pack
Cracked sea ice and pressure ridges near the North Pole, often visible through the summer months.
Verkhoyansk Range
Rugged, snow-dusted peaks of one of the most remote mountain ranges in the Russian Far East.
Lake Baikal
On certain flight paths, the world's deepest lake appears as a massive dark blue rift in the landscape.
Northern Great Wall
If the approach is from the north-northeast, you may spot sections of the wall snaking over ridgelines.
Ideal for passengers who enjoy watching the sunrise over the Russian horizon. Keep your window shade open during the last 30 minutes of the flight for a chance to spot the Great Wall near the Huairou district on clear days.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 10,561 km (6,562 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 25 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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