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HRB → DOY
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Dongying Shengli Airport (Dongying)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the unique ecological features of the Liaohe River wetlands and the dramatic Yellow River Delta during the descent into Dongying.
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Songnen Plain
The vast, organized agricultural grids of China's most fertile black soil region.
Panjin Red Beach
The striking crimson landscape of the seepweed marshes near the mouth of the Liaohe River, best seen in autumn.
Liaodong Bay
The shallow, turquoise waters of the innermost gulf of the Bohai Sea.
Yellow River Delta
The iconic 'dragon tail' where the silt-heavy Yellow River meets the sea, creating a sharp color contrast.
Shengli Oil Field
The dense network of drilling rigs and infrastructure of China's second-largest oil field surrounding the airport.
For the most dramatic experience, book a late afternoon flight to see the sun reflecting off the Yellow River's sediment. During the final approach into DOY, the right side provides a direct view of the intricate wetland patterns and the transition from river silt to ocean blue.
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Harbin Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of the 'Ice City' and its distinctive Russian-influenced architecture during takeoff.
Songhua River
The wide, meandering curves of the Songhua River as it flows through the Heilongjiang plains.
Dalian Coastline
Distances views of the rugged eastern coast of the Liaodong Peninsula and its numerous bays.
Bohai Sea Shipping
Heavy maritime traffic and cargo vessels navigating the busy lanes toward the Yellow Sea.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. It provides a clearer view of the mountainous terrain of eastern Liaoning province before the aircraft moves over the open water of the Bohai Sea.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,094 km (680 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: DOY (37.508598327600005, 118.788002014)
Route Type: Domestic
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