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HRB → KHV
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (Khabarovsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic geographical features of the Russian Far East, including the vast Sanjiang Plain and the dramatic confluence of the Amur and Ussuri Rivers during the final approach.
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Sanjiang Plain Wetlands
A massive patchwork of highly productive agricultural land and protected marshlands in eastern China.
Ussuri River Boundary
The historic river that forms the natural border between China and Russia, winding through remote valleys.
Amur-Ussuri Confluence
The spectacular meeting point of two of Asia's great rivers, creating a vast delta of islands and channels.
Khabarovsk Bridge
The iconic Khabarovsk Bridge across the Amur, famously depicted on the Russian 5,000-ruble banknote.
Khabarovsk Waterfront
Golden-domed cathedrals and the historic riverfront promenade visible during the descent into Novy Airport.
Request a window seat on the right for the descent into Khabarovsk. The view of the Amur-Ussuri junction is world-class. Afternoon flights are ideal on this side as the sun illuminates the river landscape from the west, highlighting the color differences in the water. In winter, the sight of the completely frozen, white Amur River is particularly striking.
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Harbin Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Ice City' and the sprawling urban development along the Songhua River banks upon departure.
Lesser Khingan Mountains
The rugged, forested ridges of the Xiao Hinggan Ling range visible to the northwest as you head northeast.
Songhua River Meanders
Intricate oxbow lakes and winding water patterns characteristic of the Heilongjiang province river systems.
Siberian Taiga Edges
Dense, dark green boreal forests that begin to dominate the landscape as the plane crosses into Russian territory.
The left side is preferable for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. Look for the distinct transition from the heavily farmed Chinese plains to the more wild, untamed forests of the Russian Far East. Keep an eye out for the border crossing over the Amur River.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 749 km (465 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)
Route Type: International
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