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HRB → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the vast North China Plain, the winding Yellow River, the massive Poyang Lake, and the lush Nanling Mountains during the descent into Guangdong.
North China Plain
A patchwork of agricultural fields that stretches for hundreds of miles, showing the scale of Chinese farming.
The Yellow River
The iconic silty-brown curves of China's 'Mother River' are unmistakable from cruising altitude.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, which changes size dramatically with the seasons, providing a stunning blue contrast.
Nanling Mountains
Lush, emerald-green peaks that signal your entry into the subtropical climate of southern China.
Pearl River Delta
The final approach offers views of the dense urban connectivity between Foshan and northern Guangzhou.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset colors over inland China. Keep your camera ready about 60-90 minutes into the flight to catch the Yellow and Yangtze river crossings. Note that Poyang Lake is most impressive during the summer wet season when it is full; in winter, it reveals vast wetlands.
Bohai Sea Coastline
Clear views of the Liaodong Peninsula and the shimmering waters of the Bohai Sea as you head south from Harbin.
Tianjin Port Area
One of the largest port clusters in the world, visible as a massive industrial and maritime hub.
Yellow Sea Estuaries
As the flight path skims the coastline, watch for the intricate patterns of river deltas meeting the sea.
Shanghai Distant Skyline
On very clear days, the distant sprawl of the Yangtze River Delta can be seen shimmering on the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to experience the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. It is also the better side for viewing the coastal industrial expansion of eastern China. During winter, look for ice formations along the northern coastlines near Dalian.
Distance: 2,734 km (1,699 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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