At Capital in Beijing: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Yanshan Mountains (northwest, ~40 km distant), North China Plain agricultural fields, Chaobai River valley, Beijing urban sprawl and ring roads.

When taking off from Capital (PEK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Beijing Capital International Airport primarily uses runways oriented northeast-southwest (01L/01R and 03L/03R). During northeasterly departures, the left side offers views of the North China Plain's agricultural landscape and the distant Yanshan Mountains to the northwest. Southwesterly departures from the opposite runways also favor the left side for viewing urban Beijing's grid pattern and the Western Hills. Notable sights include: Yanshan Mountains (northwest, ~40 km distant), North China Plain agricultural fields, Chaobai River valley, Beijing urban sprawl and ring roads.

When landing at Capital (PEK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Beijing Capital International Airport's primary landing runways (01L/01R and 03L/03R) approach from the northeast and east. Left-side seats offer views of the Ming Tombs reservoir and the Yanshan Mountains to the northwest during descent, plus the urban sprawl of northern Beijing. Right-side views are mostly over flat suburban development with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Ming Tombs Reservoir (northwest, visible as a large water body), Yanshan Mountains (distant northern horizon), Chaoyangmen CBD towers (southeast during final approach), North China Plain urban grid.

The best window seat at Capital (PEK) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Beijing (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.