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HGH → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the Yangtze River delta, the East China Sea, and a scenic crossing of the Bohai Sea into the Liaodong Peninsula.
Hangzhou Bay
Immediate views of the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the Qiantang River estuary.
Shanghai Skyline
Glittering views of the Pudong financial district and the winding Huangpu River.
Yellow Sea Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the blue sea and the rugged coastline of the Shandong Peninsula.
Bohai Strait
A stunning maritime crossing featuring the Miaodao Islands between Yantai and Dalian.
Dalian Port
Deep blue waters and busy shipping lanes surrounding the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula.
Changbai Mountain Foothills
Rolling forested hills and occasional snow-capped peaks as you enter Heilongjiang.
The right side is the star of this route. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Shanghai skyline and coastal features. Be sure to look out during the mid-flight transition over the Bohai Sea, as the island chains are clearly visible from high altitudes.
Taihu Lake
Vast views of China's third-largest freshwater lake shortly after departure.
Suzhou and Wuxi
A dense network of canals and modern urban expansion in the Jiangnan region.
Mount Tai Range
Distant views of the sacred peaks rising from the Shandong plains.
Shenyang Cityscape
Aerial perspective of the historic industrial capital of Liaoning province.
Northeast China Plain
Extensive patterns of black soil agriculture stretching towards the horizon.
Sit on the left for the best views of inland urban centers and the majestic Taihu Lake. This side is preferable during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while viewing the sprawling plains of the Northeast.
Distance: 1,785 km (1,109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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