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Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Tongliao Airport (Tongliao)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the intricate Songhua River system and the vibrant agricultural patchwork of the Songliao Plain during the southern descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Songhua River Meanders

Intricate loops and oxbow lakes of the Songhua River shortly after departing Harbin.

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Harbin Urban Fringe

The rapid expansion and industrial infrastructure on the southern outskirts of the Ice City.

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Songliao Plain Grid

A vast, colorful mosaic of corn and soybean fields that define the agricultural heart of Northeast China.

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Manchurian Villages

Dense clusters of traditional rural settlements with distinct red-roofed housing.

For morning flights, expect bright sunlight on this side. It is the best side for photography of the river systems. In winter, the frozen rivers create striking white serpentine patterns against the dark soil.

Right Side Highlights
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Nen River Basin

Distal views of the wide, flat plains that feed into the greater Songliao wetland systems.

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Industrial Vistas

Distant views of the heavy industry and energy infrastructure characteristic of the Daqing-Songyuan corridor.

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Horqin Grassland Edge

The noticeable shift from green agricultural land to the sandier, arid tones of the Inner Mongolian steppe near Tongliao.

Choose this side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset without direct glare. Keep a close watch as you approach Tongliao to see the transition from the fertile plains to the semi-arid Horqin Desert landscapes.

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Route Information

Distance: 394 km (245 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 39 min

Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Arrival: TGO (43.556702, 122.199997)

Route Type: Domestic

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