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HRB → UUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport (Yuzhno-sakhalinsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Sikhote-Alin mountain range and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Sakhalin coastline and Aniva Bay during the final approach into Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
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Harbin Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Ice City' including the unique architecture of the Harbin Opera House.
Sikhote-Alin Ridges
Clear views of the UNESCO-listed mountain range, home to the Siberian tiger.
Sea of Japan
The vast blue expanse of the sea as the flight crosses from the mainland toward the island.
Sakhalin South Tip
Views of the Crillon Peninsula, the southernmost point of Sakhalin, as the plane turns for arrival.
Aniva Bay
Stunning coastal views of the bay and the busy port infrastructure of Korsakov during descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the transition from the mountainous mainland to the island geography. For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the descent over Aniva Bay. Late afternoon flights provide spectacular golden hour lighting on the Sakhalin mountains.
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Songhua River Meanders
Intricate wetland patterns and river bends visible shortly after takeoff from Harbin.
Northern Taiga
Dense, endless stretches of Siberian coniferous forests throughout the Russian Far East.
Northern Sikhote-Alin
Rugged, snow-capped peaks of the mountain range that separates the mainland from the sea.
Tatar Strait
The narrowest part of the sea passage between mainland Russia and Sakhalin Island.
Sit on the left for better views of the remote wilderness of Khabarovsk Krai. During winter flights, look for 'ice flowers' forming on the sea surface in the Tatar Strait. Early morning flights offer a soft glow over the northern forests.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,272 km (790 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: UUS (46.88869857788086, 142.71800231933594)
Route Type: International
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