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HRB → OHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Gu-Lian Airport (Mohe County)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a panoramic view of the Greater Khingan mountain range and the intricate, meandering Nen River basin, offering spectacular light during the afternoon.
Nen River Meanders
Witness the complex, serpentine curves of the Nen River as it snakes through the northern Heilongjiang wetlands.
Greater Khingan Slopes
Excellent views of the rolling hills and ridgelines that form the backbone of China's largest forest area.
Endless Taiga
A sea of green Larch and Birch trees that turns into a golden landscape during the autumn months.
Arctic Wilderness
In winter, the landscape transforms into a vast, unbroken white expanse of snow and ice.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Siberian horizon. In late September, this side offers the best views of the deciduous larch forests turning bright gold. Keep your camera ready as you pass the midway point, where the terrain transitions from flat plains to rugged mountains.
Harbin Skyline
Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the 'Ice City' and the wide Songhua River.
Core Forest Zone
Aerial views of the deep, untouched heart of the Da Hinggan Ling mountains, home to rare wildlife.
Russian Border Vistas
As the plane approaches Mohe, look northeast to see the Amur River, which marks the international border with Russia.
Mohe Environs
The final descent offers views of the unique northern architecture of China's most northerly settlements.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Russian border. On clear days, you can see far into the Siberian wilderness. During the winter, look for 'rime' on the trees, which creates a crystal-like appearance from the air. This side also offers a better perspective of the Heilongjiang River (Amur) as you approach the Gu-Lian Airport.
Distance: 856 km (532 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: OHE (52.912777777799995, 122.43)
Route Type: Domestic
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