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CAN → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for China's eastern coastline, the Bohai Sea, and the winding Songhua River as you approach the frozen north.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, offering a unique mosaic of water and wetlands in Jiangxi.
Yangtze River Crossing
A magnificent view of Asia's longest river as it winds through the Anhui and Jiangsu regions.
Bohai Sea Coast
Stunning views of the coastline where the Yellow Sea meets the Bohai Gulf, often showing heavy maritime traffic.
Dalian Peninsula
A clear view of the Liaodong Peninsula's tip and the strategic port city of Dalian during the northern ascent.
Songhua River
The iconic, winding blue (or white in winter) ribbon that serves as the centerpiece of Harbin's geography during descent.
Essential for morning flights to see the sunrise over the sea. In winter, the right side is non-negotiable for viewing the incredible patterns of ice floes in the Bohai Sea and the frozen Songhua River upon arrival.
Guangzhou Megacity
Aerial views of the Canton Tower and the dense urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta immediately after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, verdant mountain ranges that separate southern China from the central plains.
Central Plains
Vast stretches of agricultural land and the sprawling industrial clusters of Hubei and Henan provinces.
Great Wall Footsteps
On clear days, distant views of the mountainous terrain where segments of the Great Wall wind north of Beijing.
Northeast Plain
A transition into the snow-covered or golden grain fields of the Songnen Plain depending on the season.
Select an afternoon flight to witness a stunning sunset over the western mountains. This side is also better for spotting the dense urban lighting of central China's hub cities during night flights.
Distance: 2,734 km (1,699 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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