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HRB → SJW
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport (Shijiazhuang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most diverse scenery, including the winding Songhua River, the Bohai Bay coastline, and the unique point where the Great Wall meets the sea at Shanhaiguan.
Songhua River Meanders
Aerial views of the massive river system snaking through the Harbin landscape immediately after takeoff.
Bohai Gulf Coast
Panoramic views of the coastline near Huludao and Qinhuangdao where the land meets the yellow-green waters of the gulf.
Shanhaiguan Pass
The historic 'Old Dragon's Head' area where the Great Wall of China terminates into the Bohai Sea.
Tangshan Industrial Hub
A bird's-eye view of one of China's most significant industrial and port cities during the mid-flight transit.
North China Plain
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural fields and rural settlements typical of the Hebei province.
For morning flights, the left side provides excellent lighting for coastal photography without the sun's glare. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 40-50 minutes into the flight for the coastline. In winter, the frozen Songhua river creates stunning white crystalline patterns visible shortly after departure.
Harbin Urban Core
Views of the 'Ice City' and its unique mix of Chinese and Russian-influenced architecture during the initial climb.
Songliao Plain
Vast stretches of China's fertile black soil region, dominated by corn and soybean cultivation.
Yan Mountains
Distant views of the rugged mountain ridges that form the natural northern boundary of the North China Plain.
Baoding Cityscape
Large-scale urban development and high-density housing blocks visible during the descent into Shijiazhuang.
Taihang Mountains
As the plane approaches SJW, the majestic peaks of the Taihang range rise to the west on the horizon.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' glow over the Taihang Mountains upon arrival. This side is also better for observing the distinct transition from the rolling hills of Liaoning to the flat plains of Hebei.
Distance: 1,254 km (779 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: SJW (38.28070068359375, 114.6969985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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