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HRB → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the Bohai Sea coastline, the industrial ports of North China, and the sprawling Yangtze River Delta as you approach Hangzhou.
Bohai Sea Coast
Aerial views of the Liaodong Bay and the northern coastline where the land meets the sea.
Tianjin Port
One of the busiest maritime hubs in China with thousands of cargo ships and massive dock installations.
Jiangsu Wetlands
A complex network of coastal marshes, salt pans, and aquaculture farms along the Yellow Sea.
Yangtze River Delta
The dramatic meeting point of China's longest river and the East China Sea.
Shanghai Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Pudong are visible during the descent into Hangzhou.
Sit on the left (A seats) to capture the morning sun reflecting off the Bohai Sea. This side is also best for seeing the urban sprawl of the Yangtze Delta. In the winter, watch for frozen sections along the northern coastlines shortly after takeoff from Harbin.
Songnen Plain
The vast, fertile black earth agricultural heartland of Northeast China with its unique grid patterns.
Shenyang Urban Area
A top-down view of the historic industrial capital of Liaoning province.
Yellow River Crossing
A clear view of the silt-laden 'Mother River' as it snakes across the North China Plain.
Mount Tai Range
Distant views of the sacred mountain peaks in Shandong province if visibility is high.
Taihu Lake
A massive freshwater lake near the flight's end, famous for its scenery and islands.
Choose the right side (F seats) for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides the best view of the inland geography, including the Yellow River. Look out for the transition from the flat plains to the more mountainous terrain of Zhejiang as you approach the destination.
Distance: 1,785 km (1,109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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