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HIA → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Lianshui Airport (Huai An) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the Bohai Sea and Liaodong Peninsula, followed by the winding Songhua River during the approach into Harbin.
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Yellow Sea Coast
The transition from the Jiangsu wetlands to the rocky coastline of the Shandong Peninsula.
Bohai Gulf
Expansive views over the sea, often featuring heavy maritime traffic and offshore rigs.
Liaodong Peninsula
The distinctive geographic finger of land extending into the sea near Dalian.
Changbai Foothills
Distant views of the volcanic mountain range bordering North Korea to the east.
Songhua River
The serpentine blue ribbon of water winding dramatically as the flight descends into Harbin.
Select the right side for morning departures to witness the sunrise over the Yellow Sea. Keep a close watch during the final 20 minutes of the flight; the Songhua River's curves are most spectacular during the descent into HRB.
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Grand Canal (Jiangsu)
Aerial view of the northern sections of the ancient waterway near Huai'an.
Mount Tai (Distant)
On clear days, the silhouette of China's most sacred peak may be visible in Shandong.
Tianjin Skyline
The sprawling urban density and skyscrapers of the major northern port hub.
Yanshan Mountains
Rugged peaks where the Great Wall winds through the landscape north of the plains.
Songnen Plain
Vast agricultural geometric patterns characteristic of Northeast China's breadbasket.
Best for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. Look for the transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged Yanshan range. In winter, this side showcases the stark, snow-covered agricultural grids of the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,449 km (900 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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