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HRB → LDS
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Lindu Airport (Yinchun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic transition from the flat Songnen Plain into the heart of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, featuring dense forest canopies and the winding Tangwang River valley.
Harbin North
Views of the expanding urban architecture and the northern wetlands of the 'Ice City' shortly after takeoff.
Songhua River Meanders
Intricate braided river channels and seasonal wetlands stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Lesser Khingan Forest
A deep green expanse of one of China's most important primeval forests, dominated by Korean pine.
Tangwang River Valley
The primary scenic waterway of Yichun, visible as the aircraft maneuvers for the final approach.
Lindu Forest Park
Dense woodland surrounding the airport, making it feel as if you are landing directly into a forest.
The right side is superior for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Because the flight is short, keep your camera ready from the 20-minute mark to capture the dramatic shift from flat farmland to dense, undulating mountain ridges.
Songnen Plain
Vast agricultural checkerboards that define Heilongjiang's fertile 'Black Soil' region.
Hulan River
A major tributary of the Songhua River that winds gracefully through the northern plains.
Western Khingan Slopes
The gradual rise of terrain where the plains meet the ancient volcanic mountain ranges.
Winter Snowfields
A pristine, unbroken white landscape that dominates the view during the long winter months.
Sit on the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light reflecting off the Hulan River. During winter, look for 'rime' ice formations on the scattered trees below which create a silver-like shimmer on the ground.
Distance: 317 km (197 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: LDS (47.7520555556, 129.019125)
Route Type: Domestic
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