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ZYI → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (Zunyi) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the rugged transitions of the Loess Plateau as you fly north toward Beijing.
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Taihang Mountains
A massive mountain range forming a natural boundary between the North China Plain and the Shanxi Plateau.
Loess Plateau Edges
Unique yellow-earth topography and intricate terraced erosion patterns visible in the mid-flight segment.
Shijiazhuang Cityscape
The sprawling capital of Hebei Province is often visible as the plane nears the final descent phase.
Great Wall Sections
On the final approach from the northwest, sections of the ancient Great Wall can be spotted in the mountains surrounding Beijing.
Book an evening flight to catch the sunset over the Taihang Mountains. This side is also best for avoiding direct glare during morning flights heading north. Look for the sharp contrast where the flat plains suddenly meet the vertical mountain walls near Hebei.
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Yellow River (Huanghe)
The iconic silty-brown waters of China's mother river as it meanders through the North China Plain.
North China Plain
A vast, flat expanse of agricultural patchwork that looks like a giant green and yellow quilt from above.
Zhengzhou Metropolis
View of the dense urban development and high-speed rail hubs of Henan's capital city.
Beijing Daxing Area
On certain approach patterns, you may see the massive 'starfish' design of Beijing's second major airport, Daxing (PKX).
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the Yellow River reflecting the early light. During the descent into PEK, this side often provides a broader view of the central Beijing urban sprawl if the plane approaches from the south.
Book Hotels in BeijingDistance: 1,645 km (1,022 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: ZYI (27.5895, 107.0007)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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