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HET → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Baita International Airport (Hohhot) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Right Side of the Plane
Offers a dramatic perspective as the flight crosses the Taihang Mountain range into the North China Plain, featuring vast wetlands and the Tianjin city skyline on approach.
Taihang Mountains
A spectacular view of the sharp tectonic drop-off where the high plateau meets the low-lying plains.
Baiyangdian Lake
The largest freshwater lake in Northern China, recognizable by its intricate network of reed marshes.
Xiongan New Area
Aerial views of the massive urban development project south of Beijing.
Tianjin City Center
Clear views of the Tianjin Eye and the Haihe River during the final descent into Binhai.
Ideal for evening flights as the setting sun highlights the ridges of the Taihang Mountains. It provides the best angle for spotting the 'Venice of North China' (Baiyangdian) and the modern urban layout of Tianjin.
Daqing Mountains
Immediate views of the rugged mountain range north of Hohhot shortly after takeoff.
Ulan Qab Wind Farms
Expansive clusters of white wind turbines dotting the Mongolian plateau landscape.
Great Wall Fragments
Spot the ancient Ming dynasty wall sections winding through the mountainous terrain of northern Hebei.
Northern Beijing Sprawl
Distant views of Beijing's northern districts and the Olympic Park area on clear days.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Look early in the flight for the high-altitude plateau landscape and the zigzagging lines of ancient fortifications.
Distance: 508 km (316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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